nock
Americannoun
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a metal or plastic piece at the end of an arrow, having a notch for the bowstring.
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a notch or groove at the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits.
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a notch or groove at each end of a bow, to hold the bowstring in place.
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Nautical. throat.
verb (used with object)
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to furnish with a nock.
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to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot.
noun
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a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring
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either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring
verb
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to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring
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to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow)
Etymology
Origin of nock
1325–75; Middle English nok ( ke ) (noun); akin to Dutch nok, Low German nok ( ke ) tip
Example Sentences
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“The energy that we use to run the building is a really large portion of every project’s footprint,” said Michael Nock, the director of exhibitions and publication management at the museum.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024
"We really were there at the eye of the storm - it was a harrowing experience," Mr Nock added.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024
Mr. Nock operates a contracting business and mentors young contractors.
From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2022
Mr. Nock is a general contractor and organizes an annual fishing tournament to benefit abused young men.
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2022
Edited, with an introd. and notes, by Albert Jay Nock and Catherine Rose Wilson. © on editing & additional text; 24Sep31; A43079.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1959 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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