birdnest

verb 3noun 1

Definitions

noun

1

Alternative form of bird's nest.

verb

1

To make or nestle in a bird's nest.

Lennard knew well every nook, crevice, and shelf of the quarry; on many a day in boyhood he had birdnested among the gorse that fringed its mouth, or fished for minnows and "pow-wowets" with a luggie and string in the slimy pool at the bottom; […]

2

To become entangled or dishevelled, like a bird's nest.

As currently produced, this type of fiber is entangled, or birdnested, and resembles cotton (except for the color).

3

To collect eggs from bird's nests.

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