HyperDic: nester

English > 2 senses of the word nester:
NOUNperson nester, squatter, homesteadersomeone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
animalnestera bird that has built (or is building) a nest
nester > pronunciation
Soundsneh'ster
Rhymesabductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...
English > nester: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it.
Synonymssquatter, homesteader
Broadersettler, colonistA person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
English > nester: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA bird that has built (or is building) a nest.
Broaderbirdwarm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
Verbsnestfit together or fit inside
nestgather nests
nestinhabit a nest, usually after building

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