nogging

nog·ging

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nog-ing]
- /ˈnɒg ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nog-ing]
- /ˈnɒg ɪŋ/

Definitions of nogging word

noun nogging a block of wood, as one inserted into brickwork to provide a hold for nails. 1
noun nogging any wooden peg, pin, or block. 1
noun nogging Also, nogging. one of a number of wooden pieces fitted between the principal timbers of a half-timbered wall. 1
verb with object nogging to fill (a framed wall or partition) with small masonry, as bricks or stones. 1
noun nogging Brickwork that fills the spaces between studs or framing members. 1
noun nogging a short horizontal timber member used between the studs of a framed partition 0

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Origin of nogging

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25; nog2 + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Nogging

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nogging

nogging popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nogging usage trend in Literature

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