NOGGING

nogging

(noun) rough brick masonry used to fill in the gaps in a wooden frame

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Verb

nogging

present participle of nog

Noun

nogging (countable and uncountable, plural noggings)

A horizontal beam used in the construction of a building, especially to strengthen upright posts.

Rough brick masonry used to fill open spaces.

Anagrams

• gonging

Source: Wiktionary


Nog"ging, n. Etym: [From Nog, v. t.]

Definition: Rough brick masonry used to fill in the interstices of a wooden frame, in building.

NOG

Nog, n. Etym: [Abbrev. fr. noggin.]

1. A noggin.

2. A kind of strong ale. Halliwell.

Nog, n. Etym: [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)

Definition: A treenail to fasten the shores.

Nog, v. t. Etym: [From 2d Nog.]

1. To fill in, as between scantling, with brickwork.

2. (Shipbuilding)

Definition: To fasten, as shores, with treenails.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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