nock
noun
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Definition of nock
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one of the notches cut in either of two tips of horn fastened on the ends of a bow or in the bow itself for holding the string
2a
: the part of an arrow having a notch for the bowstring
b
: the notch itself
nock
verb
nocked;
nocking;
nocks
Definition of nock (Entry 2 of 2)
Examples of nock in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Step 3: Use the taper tool, which resembles an oversized pencil sharpener, to taper one end of the shaft to fit your nock. — Andrew Del-colle And Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "How to Make a Bow and Arrow By Hand," 5 June 2018 This technique allows for a very fast draw, nock and release, which can be rapidly and accurately repeated. — Ralph Winingham, San Antonio Express-News, "Ancient martial art combines horseback riding, archery skills," 24 May 2018 Step 6: Use clear fletching cement or instant glue to attach a nock to the tapered end of the shaft. — Andrew Del-colle And Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "How to Make a Bow and Arrow By Hand," 5 June 2018 Step 3: Use the taper tool, which resembles an oversized pencil sharpener, to taper one end of the shaft to fit your nock. — Andrew Del-colle And Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, "How to Make a Bow and Arrow By Hand," 5 June 2018 This technique allows for a very fast draw, nock and release, which can be rapidly and accurately repeated. — Ralph Winingham, San Antonio Express-News, "Ancient martial art combines horseback riding, archery skills," 24 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nock.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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