Nestmate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nestmate is a noun meaning One with which a nest is shared, such as a baby bird and its siblings or figuratively a child with children it is raised with.
Meaning
One with which a nest is shared, such as a baby bird and its siblings or figuratively a child with children it is raised with.
Example Sentences
The baby bird may snuggle with its nestmates for warmth but when food is offered they are strict competitors.
Word Forms
- nestmates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nest, wombmate, cradlemate, cribmate, clutchmate, mate.
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