Nock

Pronunciation: /nɑk/

Definitions of nock

noun the notch in the end of an arrow that fits on the bowstring

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a nock on the door and wondered who it could be.

A2 The archer carefully placed the arrow on the nock of the bow before taking aim.

B1 The hunter adjusted the position of the arrow in the nock to ensure a clean shot.

B2 The skilled archer hit the bullseye with perfect precision, thanks to the well-aligned nock on the arrow.

C1 The master bowmaker crafted custom nocks for each of his arrows, ensuring maximum accuracy.

C2 The expert archer could tell just by looking at the nock of an arrow whether it was made for competition or hunting.

Examples of nock in a Sentence

formal The archer carefully placed the arrow on the nock of the bow before taking aim.

informal Make sure you line up the nock with the string before shooting the arrow.

slang I always struggle to nock the arrow properly, it takes some practice.

figurative She felt like she had hit the nock of her career when she got promoted to manager.

Grammatical Forms of nock

• past tense: nocked
• plural: nocks
• comparative: more nock
• superlative: most nock
• present tense: nock
• future tense: will nock
• perfect tense: have nocked
• continuous tense: is nocking
• singular: nock
• positive degree: nock
• infinitive: to nock
• gerund: nocking
• participle: nocking

Origin and Evolution of nock

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nock' is believed to have originated from Middle English, influenced by Old English 'hnocc' meaning a notch or slit.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the notch at the end of an arrow where the bowstring is placed, the term 'nock' has evolved to also mean the notch on a bow where the arrow is placed before shooting. In modern times, 'nock' is commonly used in archery to describe the action of placing an arrow on the bowstring.