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Definitions for Nock

[1] a metal or plastic piece at the end of an arrow, having a notch for the bowstring.
[2] a notch or groove at the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits.
[3] a notch or groove at each end of a bow, to hold the bowstring in place.
[4] Nautical . throat(def 6a) .
[5] to furnish with a nock.
[6] to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot.
[7] a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring
[8] either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring
[9] to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring
[10] to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow)

Words related to Nock

gash, cut, indent, incision, scratch, indenture, gap, nick, score, cleft, mill, mark, groove, rut, rabbet

Words nearby Nock

nociceptive reflex, nociceptor, nocifensor, nociperception, nocireceptor, nock, nocking point, noct-, noct. maneq., noctambulism, noctambulous

Origin of Nock

1325–75; Middle English nok(ke ) (noun); akin to Dutch nok, Low German nok(ke ) tip

Word origin for Nock

C14: related to Swedish nock tip

Synonyms for Nock

cleft, cut, gap, gash, groove, incision, indent, indenture, mark, mill, nick, rabbet, rut, score, scratch