nook
/nʊk/ · noun
Meaning
- A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
- A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
- A recess, cove or hollow.
- An English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres.
- A corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.
- To withdraw into a nook.
- To situate in a nook.
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