nock
nock
Definition
nock (näk)
noun
- a notch for holding the string at either end of a bow
- a notch in the end of an arrow, for the insertion of the bowstring
Etymology: ME nocke < Scand, as in Swed dial. nokke, notch < IE *kneug- < base *ken-, to pinch > nook, nut
transitive verb
- to make a notch in (a bow or arrow)
- to set (an arrow) into the bowstring
nock
Usage Examples
Object
- point: This is an ideal material with which to make the nocking point.
- arrow: He had an arrow nocked with the speed of thought.
Converse of object
- have: The guess is that the forward has a slight nock.
Adjective modifier
- nerveless: Resident's length of nerveless nocks there other and the this appropriate measures.
Modifies a noun
- loop: Optional reinforcing for the nock loop Some stringers tend to do this, others don't.
Modifying Another Word
- even: But even nock strategic member of settlement the company will be there.
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