nest vs gang

nest and gang both are nouns.

nest and gang both are verbs.

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

As nouns, gang is a hypernym of nest; that is, gang is a word with a broader meaning than nest:

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

Other hypernyms of nest include mob, pack, ring.

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

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

Difference between nest and gang

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