nock
[ nok ]
/ nɒk /
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noun
a metal or plastic piece at the end of an arrow, having a notch for the bowstring.
a notch or groove at the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits.
a notch or groove at each end of a bow, to hold the bowstring in place.
Nautical. throat (def. 6a).
verb (used with object)
to furnish with a nock.
to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot.
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Origin of nock
1325–75; Middle English nok(ke) (noun); akin to Dutch nok,Low German nok(ke) tip
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British Dictionary definitions for nock
nock
/ (nɒk) /
noun
a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring
either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring
verb (tr)
to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring
to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow)
Word Origin for nock
C14: related to Swedish nock tip
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