Background for nook

nook

/nʊk/ /nuːk/

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noun

A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

Examples :

"There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."

architecture place

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noun

A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.

Examples :

"The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy."

place architecture building

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noun

A recess, cove or hollow.

Examples :

"The child curled up with a book in the quiet nook under the stairs. "

area place architecture

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noun

An English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres.

Examples :

"The farmer inherited a small nook of land, just enough for a vegetable garden. "

area property unit agriculture

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noun

A corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.

Examples :

"The children built a small fort in the grassy nook where the garden met the woods. "

geography area place

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verb

To withdraw into a nook.

Examples :

"The shy student often nooked into a corner of the library during study hall. "

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verb

To situate in a nook.

Examples :

"The student nooked the small potted plant on the windowsill. "

place architecture