Associations to the word «Roost»

Wiktionary

ROOST, noun. The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).
ROOST, noun. A group of birds roosting together.
ROOST, verb. (of birds) sleep.
ROOST, verb. To come back home
ROOST, noun. (UK) (Shetland and Orkney) A tidal race.
ROOST, verb. Alternative form of roust

Dictionary definition

ROOST, noun. A shelter with perches for fowl or other birds.
ROOST, noun. A perch on which domestic fowl rest or sleep.
ROOST, verb. Sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree".
ROOST, verb. Settle down or stay, as if on a roost.

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