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1.nounA small corner formed by two walls; an alcove."There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."
2.nounA hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat."The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy."
3.nounA recess, cove or hollow.
4.nounAn English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres.
5.nounA corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.
6.verbTo withdraw into a nook.
7.verbTo situate in a nook.