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
  • Another fun detail can be found on the vamp, which has the same series of dots signature to the sneaker but rendered merely as indents rather than full perforations — less the Gore-Tex membrane be compromised.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • 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 entire island took a serious one-two punch of a hurricane beating; residents managed without power for months, and without the livelihoods supported by the tourism industry for much longer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Williams, who missed three games with a foot injury and hasn’t returned to the starting lineup since, is trusted to guard on the ball and gives the second unit a scoring punch with his hot-shooting start.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • The customer service was top notch, with courtesies and a willingness to help that came naturally and never felt forced or disingenuous.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • To kick things up a notch, a few of those Grammy-winning artists stopped by the ballroom to perform live, including Brandy, Monica, Maren Morris and Sheryl Crow.
    — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of notch
Noun
  • Now, almost every indentation and crevice in the desert is streaked with color.
    — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of indentation
Noun
  • Replace any scissors when the blades have nicks, are bent, or won’t sharpen anymore.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Trusted by professional barbers, Green Stix stops shaving nicks and minor cuts in seconds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of nick
Noun
  • Drake Maye found his groove in the second half and sort of left the Dolphins in his dust, or, mud as the case was.
    — Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The groove, for James, is sort of like the tonal center for the avant-gardists of the early 20th century.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • The frantic construction of data centers to power the AI boom has meant big profits for a wide array of companies — chip makers, power providers, cooling system producers, cloud computing companies and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Chinese government reportedly recruited a female executive, Alice Huang, to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and gather intelligence on the company’s most advanced chips, which are currently banned from sale in China.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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