disnest

/ˈdɪsnɛst/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or separate the nestlings or eggs from the nest, especially of a bird.

“The wildlife biologist disnested the eggs to monitor their development.”

2. verb

to remove the eggs or nestlings from a nest, often for rearing in captivity.

“The conservationists disnested the eaglets to give them proper care.”

Synonyms

  • remove
  • separate

Antonyms

  • relocate
  • reposition