nock

noun

Definition of nocknext
as in indent

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Recent Examples of nock When the bow is limber enough to bend over your knee, whittle nocks 1 inch from either end, cutting into the sides only. — Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023 Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) and nock sensors increase safety and boost peace of mind. — Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nock
  1. indent
  2. kerf
  3. punch
  4. notch
  5. indentation
  6. nick
  7. groove
  8. chip
Noun
  • This one -- as hundreds of users on TikTok and Instagram have shown in the last week -- starts with half of a watermelon that's been scooped to create a bowl-like indent and frozen overnight.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Indulge in a bit of kitsch with their oyster plate, where each indent takes the shape of a finned friend.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Definition of indent
Noun
  • Mark the kerf on the end grain of a post.
    — Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
  • This reduces bowing and creates a thinner kerf, making pull saws ideal for joints and other fine woodwork.
    — Pierre Tardif, WSJ, 3 June 2021
Definition of kerf
Noun
  • The couple’s tequila brand Pantalones Organic Tequila is partnering with Tipsy Scoop for two new flavors that pack all the punch of a margarita into a dessert that’s perfect for summer.
    — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Finish by going around the edges of the board with your punch needle embroidery tool to tuck any loose fabric edges into the frame.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • But if the June FOMC meeting was a good family fight, the temperature for the next one could go up a notch.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, ratings agency S&P Global downgraded Oracle’s credit rating to BBB-, just one notch above junk status.
    — Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Definition of notch
Noun
  • For sets, make an indentation about 2 to 3 inches deep for each onion and space them 4 to 5 inches apart.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
  • Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Definition of indentation
Noun
  • Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • Chlorine doesn't magically seal a shaving nick, scraped knee, or healing surgical incision.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of nick
Noun
  • At least, the Luke-and-sheets fiasco has taken Gen’s mind off her competition with Kayley, who has found her groove as second stew.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
  • Jeff Hoffman wants to be more unpredictable Jeff Hoffman found a groove in recent weeks.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • Businesses must recognize that open weights, while offering model control, don't address critical issues like chip access, data provenance, or the auditability of AI agent actions, demanding proactive planning for governance and liability.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Professor Burn Lin, Distinguished Research Chair at NTHU, said the university aims to accelerate the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies while training engineers for Taiwan’s globally significant chip industry.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of chip

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