nestful
Eggs filling home
A nestful is the quantity that fills a nest—typically referring to eggs or baby birds: a nestful of robins, The hen sat on a nestful of eggs.
The word follows the pattern of handful, mouthful, and similar quantity words, measuring by container capacity.
Reproductive cells in shells
- hatchlingsRecently emerged young animals
- chicksNewly hatched birds
- fledglingsYoung birds with feathers
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
brood · teeming · full · overflowing · crowded · bustling · packed · brimming
Anxiously dwelling on something
- fledglingsYoung birds with feathers
- maternalOf or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
- incubationDevelopment before emergence
hatchlings · feeding · tending · eggs · chicks · clutch · brood · rearing
eggs
Reproductive cells in shells
- hatchlingsRecently emerged young animals
- chicksNewly hatched birds
- fledglingsYoung birds with feathers
clutch · brood · teeming · full · overflowing · crowded · bustling · packed · brimming · lively
brooding
Anxiously dwelling on something
- fledglingsYoung birds with feathers
- maternalOf or like mothers
- paternalOf or from father
incubation · hatchlings · feeding · tending · eggs · chicks · clutch · brood · rearing · warmth
haven
Shelter from danger
- refugePlace of safety
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- protectionGuarding against harm
security · safe · hidden · concealed · tucked · sheltered · secluded · protected · enclosed · woven
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- warmthHeat you feel
- comfortablePhysically at ease
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
cushy · plush · welcoming · soft · soothing · relaxing · peaceful · tranquil · serene · restful