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гнезди́ться — meaning in English

gnezditsya

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English meaning

  • nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
  • nestle verb To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

Senses

гнезди́ться is used for these senses in English:

  • nest (intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
  • nestle To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.

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.

nestle — full definition

  1. verb To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
  2. verb To press oneself against another affectionately.
  3. verb To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
  4. verb To build or sit upon a nest.

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