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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.
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Keith McCafferty,
Field & Stream,
29 June 2023
Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) and nock sensors increase safety and boost peace of mind.
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Jace Bauserman,
Outdoor Life,
7 Jan. 2021
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
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Indulge in a bit of kitsch with their oyster plate, where each indent takes the shape of a finned friend.
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There’s nothing more annoying than unsightly indents in your carpet that are suddenly exposed.
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Mark the kerf on the end grain of a post.
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This reduces bowing and creates a thinner kerf, making pull saws ideal for joints and other fine woodwork.
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The one-two acquisition punch would propel the Ellison family to top-tier moguls with influence over CNN, CBS News, HBO, Turner Classic Movies and two historic Hollywood studios.
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Not as messy as chicken wings but packing the same flavorful punch, buffalo chicken dip is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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That never changed even as Young’s scoring efficiency dipped and his defense never got better than a notch above bad.
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Making a higher down payment (an automaker’s cash rebate can come in handy here) can sometimes trigger a notch lower interest rate by incrementally reducing the outstanding balance, and in turn the lender’s financial risk.
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Just grab the knob on the line, stretch it to the opposite end, and secure it in place on the base end that has a hole with a small indentation to pop it in and out in a second.
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Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
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In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
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Be sure that the jars are free of nicks and cracks, and the lids aren't dented or rusted.
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Look for live DJs on the weekends as the brand-new bar hits its groove.
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Both attacks seem to be finding a groove, as just one goal in the second half could feel like an insurmountable advantage in this type of match.
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The parents of a 7-year-old Michigan boy whose weight ballooned to 255 pounds due to a steady diet of chips, French fries and apple juice are accused of killing their son.
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Without a doubt, with rising memory and chip prices, healthcare organizations that are increasingly leveraging the best of AI applications will face significant cost and infrastructure decisions.
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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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