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 former pro boxer hyped him up as the audience cheered and, once on stage, performed a fake-out punch over Hernández’s head.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
  • Rocky Graziano scores a technical knockout with a barrage of 30 punches against Tony Zale in the sixth round to win the world middleweight boxing title.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
  • Ask about their protocol if a dog is injured during grooming, even a minor nick, and expect a clear process for communicating incidents to the owner.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • During construction, floorboards were left exposed to develop nicks and dents.
    — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Definition of nick
Noun
  • While Starlink has 9,600 satellites deployed and still in orbit, Amazon’s Leo has just started to really get into a groove with about 330 satellites, according to Stifel.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 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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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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