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nook Listen to audio/ˈnʊk/ noun
plural nooks
[count] 1 : a small space or corner that is inside something
an old house full of nooks and crannies
2 : a part of a room (such as a corner) that is used for a specific purpose
a breakfast nook a cozy nook perfect for reading
3 literary : a quiet place that is sheltered by a tree, rock, etc.
We found a shady nook under an old oak tree.
every nook and cranny
: every part or place
We searched every nook and cranny. [=we searched everywhere] He knows every nook and cranny of that engine.

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