roost

A place where winged animals, especially birds or bats, rest or sleep.

A group of animals in a roost.

A place for temporary rest or sleep.

To rest or sleep on a perch or in a roost.

To rest or sleep.

(come home to roost) To have repercussions or aftereffects, especially unfavorable ones.

(rule the roost) To be in charge; dominate.

To occupy a roost; perch, as a bird.

To stick or stay upon a resting-place; cling or adhere to a rest, as a limpet on a rock.

To set or perch, as a bird on a roost: used reflexively.