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/nʊk/ · nook
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- A recess, cove, or hollow. The nook in the cliff face provided a natural shelter from the wind and rain.
verb
- To withdraw into a nook. She nooked herself away in the corner of the room to read a book.
- To situate in a nook. The artist nooked her easel in the corner of the studio to get a better view of the subject.
Did you know? The word 'nook' has been used in various literary works, including Jane Austen's novel 'Sense and Sensibility', where the character Elinor Dashwood finds a quiet nook to read and reflect.