nounπShareEither of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring."The archery instructor pointed to the small grooves on the bow, explaining, "These nocks hold the bowstring in place." "partweaponsporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring."He carefully placed the arrow's nock onto the bowstring, ready to aim. "partweaponsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail."The sailmaker reinforced the nock of the boom sail to prevent tearing where it attached to the mast. "nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fit an arrow against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. (See also notch.)"The archer carefully nocked the arrow, ensuring it was securely positioned on the bowstring before drawing back. "sportactionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow)."The artisan had to carefully nock the arrow's base before it could be used with the bow. "weaponsporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
