nog
Nog (noun) means a small block of wood built into a wall or structure, used as a support. Example: “The carpenter fitted a nog between the studs to hold the shelf bracket.”
How to use nog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small wooden block used in building, especially to brace or support a wall frame.
Not to be confused with "eggnog," where "nog" refers to a strong beer or ale — a different, unrelated sense.
Word forms
nogged past tense, nogs plural, nogs plural, nogs singular
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The carpenter fitted a _____ between the studs to hold the shelf bracket.
Etymology
A variant of the older word "knag," referring to a small peg or block of wood.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nog
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What does “nog” mean?
The word “nog” means a small block of wood built into a wall or structure, used as a support. In plain terms, a small wooden block used in building, especially to brace or support a wall frame.
How do you pronounce “nog”?
“Nog” is pronounced nog (/nɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nog” in a sentence?
Here is “nog” used in a sentence: “The carpenter fitted a nog between the studs to hold the shelf bracket.”
What part of speech is “nog”?
Depending on how it is used, “nog” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “nog” have?
“Nog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small block of wood built into a wall or structure, used as a support.