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nock  (nk)

n.

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

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

tr.v. nocked, nock·ing, nocks

1. To put a nock in (a bow or arrow).

2. To fit (an arrow) to a bowstring.

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[Middle English nokke.]

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nock [nɒk]

n

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Archery) a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring

2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Archery) either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring

vb (tr)

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Archery) to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring

2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Archery) to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow)

[related to Swedish nock tip]

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

nock - make small marks into the surface of; "score the clay before firing it" score, mark scarify - scratch the surface of; "scarify seeds" scotch - make a small cut or score into scribe - score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking line - mark with lines; "sorrow had lined his face" notch - cut or make a notch into; "notch the rope" pock, scar, pit, mark - mark with a scar; "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"