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anthill	a pile of earth made by ants as they dig their underground nest. Anthills are found near the nest entrance.
birdhouse	something constructed by humans as a place for a bird to build its nest. A birdhouse often looks like a small, simple house.
crow's-nest	a small platform near the top of a ship's mast. A person stands in the crow's-nest to see what is happening on and around the ship.
meadowlark	one of two kinds of North American songbirds that nest in open fields and have a sweet, musical song. A meadowlark has a yellow breast marked with black.
nest	a structure used by a bird to lay eggs and rear young. Nests are built in trees and other protected places using materials such as twigs and mud. [4/5 definitions]
spider	a small animal with eight legs and a body made up of two parts. Most spiders spin webs in which they nest and catch insects to eat. Spiders are related to mites, ticks, and scorpions.

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