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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