nog

Definition

A wooden block, the size of a brick, built into a wall, as a hold for the nails of woodwork.

Etymology

Variant of knag.

Example Sentences

• "Within a wall,[…], we find vertical studs, nogs or blocking, top and bottom plates, perhaps some form of diagonal braces, and many nailed and screwed connections."
• "nogs and chocks are used to support the roof where waste material can not conveniently be obtained"