noun
nog
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.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nogs
- Third person singular
- nogs
- Past tense
- nogged
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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.
