cistern vs den

cistern

noun
  • A cisterna. 

  • The vessel surrounding the condenser in a steam engine. 

  • In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank. 

  • A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use. 

den

noun
  • A squalid or wretched place; a haunt. 

  • Synonym of fort (“structure improvised from furniture, etc. for playing games.”) 

  • A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining. 

  • A group of Cub Scouts of the same age who work on projects together. 

  • A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment. 

verb
  • To ensconce or hide oneself in (or as in) a den. 

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