gang vs nest

gang and nest both are nouns.

gang and nest both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gang	Yes	No	Yes	No
nest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, nest is a hyponym of gang; that is, nest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gang:

gang: an association of criminals
nest: a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality

Other hyponyms of gang include youth gang.

gang (noun)	nest (noun)
tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together	a kind of gun emplacement
an organized group of workmen	furniture pieces made to fit close together
an association of criminals	a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
an informal body of friends	a cosy or secluded retreat
	a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

gang (verb)	nest (verb)
act as an organized group	fit together or fit inside
	gather nests
	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
	inhabit a nest, usually after building

Difference between gang and nest

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