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nock

/nɒk/

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verb

C1formalcommon/nɒk/

A verb meaning to fit an arrow onto a bowstring in preparation for shooting.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий закрепить стрелу на тетиве лука в подготовке к выстрелу.
  1. Make small marks into the surface of C1 formal

    To create small notches, indentations, or marks on a surface, often for fitting or alignment purposes.

    • The archer carefully nocked the arrow onto the bowstring.
    • He nocked the wooden piece to fit the joint perfectly.
    • The craftsman nocked the edge of the board for a precise fit.

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    Synonyms: grooveindentmarknicknotchscore

  • nocked past participle
  • nocked past simple
  • nocking present participle
  • nocks third person singular