corner — [kôr′nər] n. [ME < OFr corniere < ML cornerium < L cornu, projecting point, HORN] 1. the point or place where lines or surfaces join and form an angle 2. the area or space within the angle formed at the joining of lines or surfaces [the… … English World dictionary
nook — [nuk] n [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: Probably from Old Norse] 1.) literary a small quiet place which is sheltered by a rock, a big tree etc ▪ a shady nook 2.) a small space in a corner of a room ▪ the table in the breakfast nook 3.) ev … Dictionary of contemporary English
nook — ► NOUN ▪ a corner or recess offering seclusion or security. ● every nook and cranny Cf. ↑every nook and cranny ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
nook — [ nuk ] noun count a small corner or sheltered space every nook and cranny/all the nooks and crannies every part of a place … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nook — [[t]n ʊk[/t]] nooks N COUNT A nook is a small and sheltered place. We found a seat in a little nook, and had some lunch. Syn: corner ● PHRASE: Ns inflect If you talk about every nook and cranny of a place or situation, you mean every part or… … English dictionary
nook — UK [nʊk] / US noun [countable] Word forms nook : singular nook plural nooks a small corner or sheltered space • every nook and cranny/all the nooks and crannies every part of a place We searched every nook and cranny of the house for him … English dictionary
nook — noun (C) 1 a small quiet place which is sheltered by a rock, a big tree etc: a shady nook 2 a small space in a corner of a room: a cozy little nook next to the fireplace 3 nook and cranny every part of a place: We searched every nook and cranny … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
nook — noun /nʊk/ a) A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove or recess or ancone. There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall. b) A hidden or secluded spot. The back of the used book shop was … Wiktionary
nook — noun a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security. Phrases every nook and cranny every part of something. Origin ME: of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
nook — [nʊk] noun [C] a small corner, or a quiet place that is protected from bad weather • every nook and cranny every part of a place[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
nook — noun Etymology: Middle English noke, nok Date: 14th century 1. chiefly Scottish a right angled corner 2. a. an interior angle formed by two meeting walls b. a secluded or sheltered place or part < searched every nook and cranny > c. a small often … New Collegiate Dictionary
