nock
1 of 2noun
ˈnäk 
1
: one of the notches cut in either of two tips of horn fastened on the ends of a bow or in the bow itself for holding the string
2
a
: the part of an arrow having a notch for the bowstring
b
: the notch itself
nock
2 of 2verb
nocked; nocking; nocks
transitive verb
1
: to make a nock in (a bow or arrow)
2
: to fit (an arrow) against the bowstring
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021 The Vector-Quad cable technology, which uses four cables rather than two, eliminates cam lean and generates straight nock travel. Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 See More
Noun
Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) and nock sensors increase safety and boost peace of mind. Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021 The Vector-Quad cable technology, which uses four cables rather than two, eliminates cam lean and generates straight nock travel. Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English nocke notched tip on the end of a bow; akin to Middle Dutch nocke summit
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
nock
noun
as in indent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- indent
- kerf
- slit
- nick
- joggle
- punch
- notch
- indentation
- groove
- snip
- hack
- slot
- chip
- score
- undercut
- indenture