Definition of nock in English:

nock

noun nɒknɑk

Archery

1A notch at either end of a bow for holding the string.
Example sentencesExamples
- Serving the string is the process of rolling the bowstring in other thread to protect it around those areas where it receives most wear, namely around both bow nocks and where the arrow nock rests on the string.
- Using a skilful flick of her thumb she looped the flex into the nock on the end of the bow, then released the bent shape so it jumped out of the ground.
- Often nocks would be reinforced by cutting a slot at right angles to the nock and inserting a short section of horn or bone.
- Slip the loop of the bowstring over the nock and down the limb of the bow and tie the free end of the string to the other nock using a timber hitch, bowline or similar non-stressing knot.
1. 1.1 A notch at the butt end of an arrow for receiving the bowstring.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A forked nock suitable for trackless crossbows can be made by enlarging the fork of a plastic arrow nock with a file or a heated metal rod to fit around the larger diameter of crossbow bowstrings.
  The orientation of the fletches in relation to the nock must suit the type of arrow rest used.
  To put new fletching and a new nock on an arrow runs the customer about $2.50, Julio said.
  Usually two are used, one either side of the arrow nock.
  The index finger is placed above the arrow nock and the second and third fingers are placed below the arrow nock.

verb nɒknɑk

[with object]

Fit (an arrow) to the bowstring ready for shooting.
I was shaking and had trouble getting the arrow nocked
Example sentencesExamples
- Dropping the water skin, he stood up rapidly and took out his bow, nocking an arrow rapidly, aiming for the direction of the voices.
- Once an archer downed a target, he nocked an arrow while relocating to another firing site.
- Cynthia and Melody stand a slight way away, already nocking new arrows.
- Slowly, he took his own long bow from his back and nocked an arrow, pointed at the ground.
- The archers nocked their arrows and pulled back their bows.

Origin

Late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch nocke 'point, tip'.

Rhymes

ad hoc, amok, Bangkok, baroque, belle époque, bloc, block, bock, brock, chock, chock-a-block, clock, doc, dock, floc, flock, frock, hock, hough, interlock, jock, knock, langue d'oc, lock, Locke, Médoc, mock, o'clock, pock, post hoc, roc, rock, schlock, shock, smock, sock, Spock, stock, wok, yapok

Definition of nock in US English:

nock

nounnɑknäk

Archery

1A notch at either end of a bow for holding the string.
Example sentencesExamples
- Serving the string is the process of rolling the bowstring in other thread to protect it around those areas where it receives most wear, namely around both bow nocks and where the arrow nock rests on the string.
- Using a skilful flick of her thumb she looped the flex into the nock on the end of the bow, then released the bent shape so it jumped out of the ground.
- Often nocks would be reinforced by cutting a slot at right angles to the nock and inserting a short section of horn or bone.
- Slip the loop of the bowstring over the nock and down the limb of the bow and tie the free end of the string to the other nock using a timber hitch, bowline or similar non-stressing knot.
1. 1.1 A notch at the back end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Usually two are used, one either side of the arrow nock.
  The orientation of the fletches in relation to the nock must suit the type of arrow rest used.
  A forked nock suitable for trackless crossbows can be made by enlarging the fork of a plastic arrow nock with a file or a heated metal rod to fit around the larger diameter of crossbow bowstrings.
  The index finger is placed above the arrow nock and the second and third fingers are placed below the arrow nock.
  To put new fletching and a new nock on an arrow runs the customer about $2.50, Julio said.

verbnɑknäk

[with object]

Fit (an arrow) to the bowstring ready for shooting.
I was shaking and had trouble getting the arrow nocked
Example sentencesExamples
- The archers nocked their arrows and pulled back their bows.
- Cynthia and Melody stand a slight way away, already nocking new arrows.
- Once an archer downed a target, he nocked an arrow while relocating to another firing site.
- Slowly, he took his own long bow from his back and nocked an arrow, pointed at the ground.
- Dropping the water skin, he stood up rapidly and took out his bow, nocking an arrow rapidly, aiming for the direction of the voices.

Origin

Late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch nocke ‘point, tip’.

单词	nock
释义	Definition of nock in English: nock noun nɒknɑk Archery 1A notch at either end of a bow for holding the string. Example sentencesExamples Serving the string is the process of rolling the bowstring in other thread to protect it around those areas where it receives most wear, namely around both bow nocks and where the arrow nock rests on the string. Using a skilful flick of her thumb she looped the flex into the nock on the end of the bow, then released the bent shape so it jumped out of the ground. Often nocks would be reinforced by cutting a slot at right angles to the nock and inserting a short section of horn or bone. Slip the loop of the bowstring over the nock and down the limb of the bow and tie the free end of the string to the other nock using a timber hitch, bowline or similar non-stressing knot. 1.1 A notch at the butt end of an arrow for receiving the bowstring. Example sentencesExamples A forked nock suitable for trackless crossbows can be made by enlarging the fork of a plastic arrow nock with a file or a heated metal rod to fit around the larger diameter of crossbow bowstrings. The orientation of the fletches in relation to the nock must suit the type of arrow rest used. To put new fletching and a new nock on an arrow runs the customer about $2.50, Julio said. Usually two are used, one either side of the arrow nock. The index finger is placed above the arrow nock and the second and third fingers are placed below the arrow nock. verb nɒknɑk [with object] Fit (an arrow) to the bowstring ready for shooting. I was shaking and had trouble getting the arrow nocked Example sentencesExamples Dropping the water skin, he stood up rapidly and took out his bow, nocking an arrow rapidly, aiming for the direction of the voices. Once an archer downed a target, he nocked an arrow while relocating to another firing site. Cynthia and Melody stand a slight way away, already nocking new arrows. Slowly, he took his own long bow from his back and nocked an arrow, pointed at the ground. The archers nocked their arrows and pulled back their bows. Origin Late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch nocke 'point, tip'. Rhymes ad hoc, amok, Bangkok, baroque, belle époque, bloc, block, bock, brock, chock, chock-a-block, clock, doc, dock, floc, flock, frock, hock, hough, interlock, jock, knock, langue d'oc, lock, Locke, Médoc, mock, o'clock, pock, post hoc, roc, rock, schlock, shock, smock, sock, Spock, stock, wok, yapok Definition of nock in US English: nock nounnɑknäk Archery 1A notch at either end of a bow for holding the string. Example sentencesExamples Serving the string is the process of rolling the bowstring in other thread to protect it around those areas where it receives most wear, namely around both bow nocks and where the arrow nock rests on the string. Using a skilful flick of her thumb she looped the flex into the nock on the end of the bow, then released the bent shape so it jumped out of the ground. Often nocks would be reinforced by cutting a slot at right angles to the nock and inserting a short section of horn or bone. Slip the loop of the bowstring over the nock and down the limb of the bow and tie the free end of the string to the other nock using a timber hitch, bowline or similar non-stressing knot. 1.1 A notch at the back end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits. Example sentencesExamples Usually two are used, one either side of the arrow nock. The orientation of the fletches in relation to the nock must suit the type of arrow rest used. A forked nock suitable for trackless crossbows can be made by enlarging the fork of a plastic arrow nock with a file or a heated metal rod to fit around the larger diameter of crossbow bowstrings. The index finger is placed above the arrow nock and the second and third fingers are placed below the arrow nock. To put new fletching and a new nock on an arrow runs the customer about $2.50, Julio said. verbnɑknäk [with object] Fit (an arrow) to the bowstring ready for shooting. I was shaking and had trouble getting the arrow nocked Example sentencesExamples The archers nocked their arrows and pulled back their bows. Cynthia and Melody stand a slight way away, already nocking new arrows. Once an archer downed a target, he nocked an arrow while relocating to another firing site. Slowly, he took his own long bow from his back and nocked an arrow, pointed at the ground. Dropping the water skin, he stood up rapidly and took out his bow, nocking an arrow rapidly, aiming for the direction of the voices. Origin Late Middle English: perhaps from Middle Dutch nocke ‘point, tip’.
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