sleeper nest

/ˌslipər nɛst/
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Definitions of sleeper nest
  1. noun
    a nest of sleepers awaiting a prearranged signal
    “sleeper nests of Islamic terrorists were capable of launching major attacks in Europe”
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    nest
    a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality
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