pesäke — meaning in English

English meaning

• growth noun An increase in size, amount or value over time.
• nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.

Senses

pesäke is used for these senses in English:

• growth (pathology) An abnormal mass such as a tumor.
• hot spot (figuratively) A place notable for a high level of activity or danger.
• nest (military) A fortified position for a weapon.

growth — full definition

1. noun An increase in size, amount or value over time.
2. noun The process by which a living thing gets bigger or develops.
3. noun A lump of abnormal tissue in or on the body.

nest — full definition

1. noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
2. noun A cozy or secure home, or a hidden base for something (often negative), such as a gang's hideout.
3. verb To build or settle into a nest, or to fit smaller things inside larger ones.

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