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nid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bunch noun A group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
  • hotbed noun A place or situation where something, especially something undesirable, develops quickly and intensely.
  • nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.

Senses

nid is used for these senses in English:

  • bunch (geology, mining) An unusual concentration of ore in a lode or a small, discontinuous occurrence or patch of ore in the wallrock.
  • hotbed (by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
  • nest A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.
  • nest A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
  • nest A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.

bunch — full definition

  1. noun A group of similar things gathered or fastened together.
  2. noun An informal group of people, or an unspecified but sizeable amount.
  3. verb To gather or crowd together closely.

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