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
  • Make the first pass on all four posts, adjust the saw’s fence, and then make additional passes until the kerfs are formed.
    — Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Next, cut kerfs for the splines in the corner posts and side pieces.
    — Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
Definition of kerf
Noun
  • Positioning decides the outcome before the first exchange, and the punches only confirm it.
    — Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sal knows how to properly spark a Zippo, seduce women, shuck oysters, throw a punch, and other Badass Masshole 101 lessons.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • Come lunch and dinner time, the Pony X Nordlandet restaurant menu kicks it up a notch with a selection of fresh Nordic dishes (prepared with local ingredients by skilled chefs).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The new Speed Twin 1200 TFC is exactly that – only dialed up another notch.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
Definition of notch
Noun
  • Choe nestles the cup of sauce into the peak of the onigiri, creating an indentation at the top of each mound.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let sit at room temperature until buns are puffed and expanded to edges of muffin cups (dough will spring back when poked but hold a slight indentation), 25–35 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of indentation
Noun
  • Dents and nicks that are deep enough that they can’t be ground down with a sharpener or grinder indicate that the mower blade has reached the end of its useable life.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
  • Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of nick
Noun
  • Several generations of jam bands cite Little Feat as foundational, although almost none has come close to matching the group’s seamless stylistic range and command of percolating grooves and noodling-free improvisations.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • On his first appearance for Peak Oil, the Mancunian producer animates foreboding, percussive bass music with tricky details and Escherian grooves.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • In stock markets abroad, the swings were even wilder for chip stocks.
    — Stan Choe, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • If successful, the design could enable far more compact chips that carry more information in the same space while maintaining the robustness that makes topological photonics so attractive.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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