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Recent Examples of nock
Whittle a nock at one end of the shaft and a deeper notch at the other end for the point.
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Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
The Vector-Quad cable technology, which uses four cables rather than two, eliminates cam lean and generates straight nock travel.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
The Vector-Quad cable technology, which uses four cables rather than two, eliminates cam lean and generates straight nock travel.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nock
Noun
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is a distinct indent between his eyebrows that is seen throughout the years, as well as wrinkles and bags under his eyes.—
Layla Ferris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mark the kerf on the end grain of a post.—
Paul Steiner,
Popular Mechanics,
24 Mar. 2023
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This reduces bowing and creates a thinner kerf, making pull saws ideal for joints and other fine woodwork.—
Pierre Tardif,
WSJ,
3 June 2021
Noun
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After closing for a renovation in 2016, the resort was decimated by the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, resulting in a multi-year closure until 2020–only to shutter again during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Successive punches of snow and wind were impacting the eastern half of the United States on Monday as severe weather swept across much of the nation, making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest and canceling more than 2,000 flights nationwide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oracle's 5-year credit default swaps widened as bond investors were skeptical of the enterprise software company's ability to hold on to its investment-grade credit rating, currently two notches above junk.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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The three prisoners were dragged to the wall and made to kneel, their backs to the crowd, their heads fitted into the indentations.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Edges at the perimeter of the card are observed to see if there are any nicks or marks on the back or front.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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This dulls blades much faster and can also cause scratches and nicks.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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North Crowley’s Isaak Hayes struggled with his shot at times but found a groove late in the fourth quarter to keep his team in striking distance for Hasting’s clutch shot.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The grooves on Mutiny demand a good drummer, and the Dark Clouds boast one of the best out there.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So, in theory, a chip made of such materials could transmit radar signals, store data, and process signals all in one device.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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TikTok’s parent company is sidestepping US restrictions to use Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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