pack vs nest

pack and nest both are nouns.

pack and nest both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of pack include youth gang.

pack (noun)	nest (noun)
a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)	a kind of gun emplacement
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)	furniture pieces made to fit close together
a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect	a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin	a cosy or secluded retreat
a group of hunting animals	a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
an association of criminals
a complete collection of similar things
a large indefinite quantity

pack (verb)	nest (verb)
treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood	fit together or fit inside
arrange in a container	gather nests
load with a pack	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
compress into a wad	inhabit a nest, usually after building
seal with packing
press down tightly
carry, as on one's back
have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
press tightly together or cram
hike with a backpack
fill to capacity
set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome
have with oneself; have on one's person

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