Nock

Word NOCK
Character 4
Hyphenation nock
Pronunciations /ˈnɒk/

Definitions and meanings of "Nock"

What do we mean by nock?

The groove at either end of a bow for holding the bowstring. noun

The notch in the end of an arrow that fits on the bowstring. noun

To put a nock in (a bow or arrow). transitive verb

To fit (an arrow) to a bowstring. transitive verb

To notch; make a notch in.

To place the notch of (the shaft or arrow) upon the string ready for shooting.

A notch; specifically, in archery, the notch on the end of an arrow (or the notched end itself), which rests on the string when shooting, or either of the notches on the horns of the bow where the string is fastened. noun

In sail-making, the foremost upper corner of boom-sails, and of staysails cut with a square tack. noun

The fundament; the breech. noun

To notch; to fit to the string, as an arrow; to string, as a bow. transitive verb

A notch. noun

The upper fore corner of a boom sail or of a trysail. noun

Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring. noun

The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring. noun

Common misspelling of knock. noun

To fit an arrow against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. verb

To cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow). verb

Make small marks into the surface of verb

Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.

The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.

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The word "nock" in example sentences

I was using a lighted nock that activates when nock is pushed forward. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Not to knock the book's copy editor, but the nock is the notch at the end of the arrow into which the bowstring fits. ❋ Shunn (2008)

Yes | No | Report from micropterus wrote 24 weeks 1 day ago or is it "nock"? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Brackett's [King's Arms tavern], on the Neck, and endeavored to 'nock 'em up, to give us a dish of coffee; but failing, we backed about to the Punch Bowl [in Dock Square?], where, after long labors, we raised the house and got our desires gratified, and got home about four o'clock in the morning. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I was left at full draw with only the string, nock and arrow in my fingers and tears in my eyes from loosing my best friend! ❋ Unknown (2009)

One other nock on them is if you don't flip it at the right speed it will produce a choppy sound. ❋ JayCassell (2009)

The loop itself doens't stop nock travel however. it actually eliminates string slip near the arrow where it attaches to the string, and eliminates pinch due to the release. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I glued the nock on and glued the bobber light shut. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I stuck the nock end of an arrow in my leg pulling it out of a target, still have the scar. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Here's a tip the guy in the clip glues the nock on, I drill a hole half way thru the nock the same size as the bobber light and stick the light in the nock and it stays on the nock. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Until the quiver can take the arrow out of itself and nock it for me I will never pay 130 dollars. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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