verb🔗ShareEmpennelerTo 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. "L'archer empennela la flèche et visa la cible.sportweapontechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncocheTo 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. "L'artisan a soigneusement encoche chaque flèche, en veillant à ce que la rainure soit parfaitement alignée pour s'adapter à la corde de l'arc.weapontechnicalsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
