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engraft vs nest

nest vs engraft

engraft is not a noun while nest is a noun.

engraft and nest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
engraft No No Yes No
nest Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nest is a hyponym of engraft; that is, nest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than engraft:
  • engraft: fix or set securely or deeply
  • nest: fit together or fit inside
Other hyponyms of engraft include pot, bury, sink.
engraft (noun) nest (noun)
a kind of gun emplacement
furniture pieces made to fit close together
a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cosy or secluded retreat
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
engraft (verb) nest (verb)
fix or set securely or deeply fit together or fit inside
cause to grow together parts from different plants gather nests
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Difference between engraft and nest

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