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
  • When the Phillies did land a punch, Sheehan’s stuff usually ticked up.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • Its previous generation was in high demand because of its value and quality, but its redesign takes everything up a notch as a bigger and bolder SUV.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Speculation season, also known as NBA free agency, turned up a notch when LeBron James entered the fray.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of notch
Noun
  • 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.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 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
  • As quantum technologies become more widely available, many may need to import quantum chips from foreign suppliers and integrate them into their own computing platforms.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • And then there’s the complex global supply chain of mirrors and lasers and rare-earth minerals that go into the chips used to train and run AI models.
    — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Definition of chip

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