verb🔗ShareTo fit an arrow against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. (See also notch.)"The archer nocked the arrow and took aim at the target. "sportweapontechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow)."The craftsperson carefully nocked each arrow, ensuring the groove was perfectly aligned to fit the bowstring. "weapontechnicalsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading