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Nook

/nʊk/

A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

📖 Definitions of "Nook"

noun
  1. 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. 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. 3

    A recess, cove or hollow.

  4. 4

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

verb
  1. 1

    To withdraw into a nook.

  2. 2

    To situate in a nook.

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