ring vs nest

ring and nest both are nouns.

ring and nest both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of ring include youth gang.

ring (noun)	nest (noun)
jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger	a kind of gun emplacement
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)	furniture pieces made to fit close together
a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling	a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle	a cosy or secluded retreat
a characteristic sound	a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
the sound of a bell ringing
an association of criminals
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
a toroidal shape

ring (verb)	nest (verb)
get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone	fit together or fit inside
attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify	gather nests
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle	move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
sound loudly and sonorously	inhabit a nest, usually after building
make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification
ring or echo with sound

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