nock
/nɑk/
verb
- To fit an arrow into the bowstring by placing its nock against the string.
- The hunter nocked an arrow silently in the forest.
- Before releasing, make sure you have nocked the arrow properly.
- She nocked the arrow and took aim at the target.
noun
- A notch at the end of an arrow that holds the bowstring.
- He fitted the arrow's nock onto the bowstring carefully.
- The archer checked the nock for cracks before shooting.
- A damaged nock can cause the arrow to fly off course.
- A notch on a bow or crossbow for holding the string.
- The string rested securely in the bow's nock.
- The nock on the crossbow was worn from years of use.
- He carved a new nock into the wooden bow.