Nog

4 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Nog \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.
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     2. One of the square logs of wood used in a pile to support


        the roof of a mine.
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     3. (Shipbuilding) A treenail to fasten the shores.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Nog \Nog\, v. t. [From 2d {Nog}.]
     1. To fill in, as between scantling, with brickwork.
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     2. (Shipbuilding) To fasten, as shores, with treenails.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Nog \Nog\, n. [Abbrev. fr. noggin.]
     1. A noggin.
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     2. A kind of strong ale. --Halliwell.
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     3. eggnog.
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     {egg nog} A drink make from eggs beaten with milk, cream, and
        sugar, often spiked with rum or other alcoholic liquor,
        and sometimes seasoned with cinnamon; usually spelled
        {eggnog}. It is a traditional drink served at social
        gatherings during the Christmas season.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  nog
       n 1: a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface [syn: {peg}]
       2: a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery
          structure can be nailed to it