| nest |
a structure used by a bird to lay eggs and rear young, often constructed on a tree, in high grass, or in a cavity using twigs, fibers, and the like. [11 definitions] |
| n'est-ce pas |
(French) isn't that so?; right? |
| nest egg |
a sum of money put away for future use. [2 definitions] |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled up, as for warmth or affection. [3 definitions] |
| nestling |
a young bird still confined to the nest. (Cf. fledgling.) |
| net1 |
a meshlike fabric made of cotton, silk, or other material that is woven or tied together in knots. [6 definitions] |
| net2 |
available after expenses and deductions have been subtracted. [5 definitions] |
| nether |
of or pertaining to death or hell. [2 definitions] |
| Netherlands |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) a European country on the North Sea between Belgium and Germany; Holland (prec. by the). |
| nethermost |
lowest. |
| nether world |
the world of the dead; underworld; hell. |
| netting |
a fabric with an open netlike weave. [2 definitions] |
| nettle |
one of a variety of herbs, the leaves of which are covered with hairs that release a stinging substance when touched. [3 definitions] |
| net ton |
see short ton. |
| network |
a system or process that involves a number of persons, groups or organizations. [7 definitions] |
| networking |
a process of sharing resources and information among individuals, groups, or organizations that share a common goal. |
| Neufchâtel |
a soft, white cheese made from whole or skimmed milk. |
| neural |
of or relating to the nervous system or a nerve. [2 definitions] |
| neuralgia |
sudden occurrences of short, sharp pains along a nerve. |
| neurasthenia |
a condition of exhaustion, confusion, and depression resulting from profound mental or emotional strain; nervous breakdown. |
| neuritis |
inflammation of a nerve, sometimes causing pain or loss of muscle control. |