Word Finder - nooks

definition

A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

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There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.

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• alcove
• ancone
• recess

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A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.

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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.

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A recess, cove or hollow.

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• niche

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An English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres.

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• fardel

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A corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.

definition

To withdraw into a nook.

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To situate in a nook.

It does best in sheltered nooks.

Last summer I spent in one of the loveliest nooks of one of the most charming villages in New England.

Depressed shady nooks in the rock garden or the hardy fernery suit it admirably.

No plant better repays a thorough preparation, and we rarely see such fine specimens as in quiet nooks where it is sheltered by the surrounding vegetation.

A little tarnish in the nooks and crannies of the piece can give it a pretty, old-fashioned look, so don't worry too much if you can't rid the piece completely of tarnish.

There are small lounge areas, personal music listening booths, a set of three hot tubs, and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore.

There's ample outdoor seating with direct beach access, and plenty of cozy nooks inside the hotel with wicker chairs and confortable cushions.

There are numerous nooks and shady bowers, where aching hearts may rest for hours.

There are shady nooks under the trees to the rear in which to eat or simply relax.

These are sea slaters, and to find them on dry day you need to peer into likely nooks and crannies.

For those with Wi-Fi capable Nooks, you can enter any Barnes & Noble, connect to the store's free Wi-Fi service and read any book for free for up to one hour per day.

Both Kindles and Nooks are available at a few different price points, depending on the features you're after.

Pricing with both devices is a moving target, but Nooks tend to be slightly more expensive.

Nooks have a three minute start-up time.

You can also find used Kindles and Nooks on online auction sites like eBay.

Now, we all know that a cat will bed down anywhere it pleases, but soft, warm nooks are especially favored by felines.

Step five- Tuck some chocolates or other complimentary candies in the empty nooks between the main items to fill in the basket and really give it a "store-bought" feel.

A ladder leads to the upper bunk, while little nooks provide a space for dolls, toys, or books.

Dress up dining tables or breakfast nooks with place mats or table runners made from woven straw or decorative old world fabrics like chenille or tapestry.

Bay windows are often found in breakfast nooks and bedrooms.

Breakfast nooks are a fashionable and practical design feature for kitchens.

Breakfast nooks are typically cozy offsets found in the kitchen often located beneath a window or within the space of a bay window.

Breakfast nooks are often placed in a corner of the kitchen opposite the cooking and food preparation area.

Children often use breakfast nooks as places to do homework while mom or dad prepares the evening meal.

Bar areas and large adjoining family rooms provide more space for such activities, although many families still prefer to use intimate breakfast nooks.

Whichever style of seating is used for breakfast nooks, you'll discover the best choice for yours.

Schools have begun to make female-friendly nooks with technology incorporated into the setting to make computers and science friendlier to females - and it has worked.

It succeeds best in peaty or sandy soil, in sheltered shady nooks on well-drained parts of the rock garden.

It is hardy in warm, well-drained nooks of the rock garden, and is increased by cuttings.

The plants thrive in moist peaty soil and in sunny sheltered nooks; H. breviscapa also does well in partial shade.

It should be grown in sunny nooks in the rock garden, or on sheltered banks or borders, but always in light, warm, or chalky soils.

Where the evergreen Magnolia does best is in the nooks between bay windows or irregular fronts of dwelling-houses, buttresses on extra high walls also affording a good shelter.

It delights in moist nooks at the base of the rock garden, though quite happy in deep light soil.

Smaller lamps are perfect for reading nooks, smaller rooms, and bedrooms.

This is a great website to discover nooks and crannies of the park that are often overlooked by residents and tourists alike.

With all the nooks and crannies built into the walls of the set, your children will have many things to discover.

The vacuum also has a portable mode which makes it easy to clean any nooks and crannies in your house.

When purchasing seized vehicles from law enforcement organizations, carefully inspect all of the nooks and crannies for any trace of either narcotics or weapons.

The stone fireplaces, candlelight and dining nooks with sofa seating also contribute to an intimate feel, and live piano music adds a special ambiance.

They all require moist, peaty soil in warm, sheltered nooks.

Medieval Fireplace hoods and ingle nooks saw a return.

Unforgettable is the picture which the poet subsequently drew of his childhood spent in the large house with its many nooks and crannies, in the Grosse Hirschgraben at Frankfort.

There they rest in sunny nooks during the day, descending at night to the highest woods to graze.