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Meaning of NOG

Pronunciation:  nâg

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
  2. [n]  a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it
 
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 Synonyms: peg
 
 See Also: block, golf tee, pin, tee, tent peg, treenail, trenail, trunnel

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Nog\, n. [Abbrev. fr. noggin.]
    1. A noggin.
    2. A kind of strong ale. --Halliwell.
    
  2. \Nog\, n. [Etymol. uncertain.]
    1. A wooden block, of the size of a brick, built into a wall,
       as a hold for the nails of woodwork.
    2. One of the square logs of wood used in a pile to support
       the roof of a mine.
    3. (Shipbuilding) A treenail to fasten the shores.
    
  3. \Nog\, v. t. [From 2d {Nog}.]
    1. To fill in, as between scantling, with brickwork.
    2. (Shipbuilding) To fasten, as shores, with treenails.
    
 

 

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