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nest vs engraft

engraft vs nest

nest is a noun but engraft is not a noun.

nest and engraft both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nest Yes No Yes No
engraft No No Yes No
As verbs, engraft is a hypernym of nest; that is, engraft is a word with a broader meaning than nest:
  • nest: fit together or fit inside
  • engraft: fix or set securely or deeply
Other hypernyms of nest include embed, imbed, implant, plant.
nest (noun) engraft (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
nest (verb) engraft (verb)
fit together or fit inside fix or set securely or deeply
gather nests cause to grow together parts from different plants
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
inhabit a nest, usually after building
Difference between nest and engraft

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