Nesting

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛstɪŋ/

Nesting (noun)

  1. The act of birds building a nest and laying eggs there.
  2. Putting one thing inside another so they fit together, often repeatedly.
  3. A structure where one block or statement is placed inside another.

Examples

  • Nesting helps birds protect their eggs.
  • The forest is quiet during nesting.