nest

/nɛst/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

2

A place used by a monotreme, fish, amphibian or insect, for depositing eggs and hatching young.

3

A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.

4

A retreat, or place of habitual resort.

5

A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.

6

A home that a child or young adult shares with a parent or guardian.

7

A fixed number of cards in some bidding games awarded to the highest bidder allowing him to exchange any or all with cards in his hand.

8

A fortified position for a weapon.

9

A structure consisting of nested structures, such as nested loops or nested subroutine calls.

10

A circular bed of pasta, rice, etc. to be topped or filled with other foods.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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