Nock (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  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. throat (def. 6a).
verb (used with object)
  1. to furnish with a nock.
  2. to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot.
noun
  1. a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring
  2. either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring
verb (tr)
  1. to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring
  2. to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow)
Nock (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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