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Rarenukes
The correct spelling is nukes.
How to pronounce nukes
noun
IPA: /njuːks/
Say it like: Nuk-es
The correct spelling is nukes. A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove. For example: "There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."
Usage Examples
“There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.”
“The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy.”
“Just put it in the nuke for two minutes and it will be ready to eat.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
- 2.A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
- 3.A recess, cove or hollow.
- 4.An English unit of land area, originally 1/4 of a yardland but later 12 1/2 or 20 acres.
- 5.A corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.
verb
- 1.To use a nuclear weapon on a target.
- 2.To destroy or erase completely.
- 3.(by extension) To carry out a denial-of-service attack against (an IRC user).
- 4.To expose to some form of radiation.
- 5.To cook in a microwave oven.
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