nocking point

British  

noun

1. a marked part of the bowstring where the arrow is placed

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Example Sentences

The center of the string and the nocking point for the arrow must now be served with waxed silk, linen, or cotton thread to protect it from becoming worn.

From Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by Pope, Saxton

The tension on the string at the center or nocking point during the process of drawing a bow—that is, the accumulated weight—rises quite differently in different bows.

From Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by Pope, Saxton

Strings break most commonly at the nocking point beneath the serving.

From Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by Pope, Saxton

Paraffin, talcum powder, or a bit of tallow candle rubbed on the serving and nocking point is useful in making a clean release of the string.

From Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by Pope, Saxton