nook

/nʊk//nuːk/

noun

1
A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
“There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.”
2
A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
“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.”
3
A recess, cove or hollow.
4
An English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres.
5
A corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.

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