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Nock

/ˈnɒk/

Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

📖 Definitions of "Nock"

noun
  1. 1

    Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

  2. 2

    The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.

  3. 3

    The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.

verb
  1. 1

    To fit an arrow against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. (See also notch.)

  2. 2

    To cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow).

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