noun
nog
nog
noun
1
A small block of wood built into a wall or structure, used as a support.
"The carpenter fitted a nog between the studs to hold the shelf bracket."
verb
1
To fill or reinforce a wall frame with small blocks of wood.
"They nogged the timber frame before adding insulation."
How to Use Nog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small wooden block used in building, especially to brace or support a wall frame.
Common mistake
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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Etymology
A variant of the older word "knag," referring to a small peg or block of wood.