nock

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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 Whittle a nock at one end of the shaft and a deeper notch at the other end for the point. 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 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 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020 The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nock
Noun
  • The core materials were then mixed with oats and water and pressed into molds with bubble-like indents and rough line patterns.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The Honda sustained damage to its front passenger side, and the Outback had an indent to its front driver-side bumper.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
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
  • Next, cut kerfs for the splines in the corner posts and side pieces.
    Paul Steiner, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
Noun
  • With pound for pound punches, exhilarating stunts (that might be the best of the franchise), & incredible performances throughout.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
  • Getting Hauser back would add extra scoring punch to Boston’s bench, though he’s been quiet so far this postseason.
    Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Harrison took it up a notch with standout sculptural pieces from Swarovski’s iconic collections, like the Lucent earrings and the bold Millenia choker.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 19 May 2025
  • The team wouldn’t pay enough to keep ace pitcher Corbin Burnes or sign another top notch hurler.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Mats with polyurethane foam cores or bottom layers tend to have identification load deflection/indentation force deflection numbers, which measure the foam’s firmness.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
  • There were also small, round indentations near the tracks.
    Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Advanced Sonic Dermaplaning, an electric razor that whisks away hair, peach fuzz, and dead skin cells without irritation or nicks.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 16 May 2025
  • Really dense part of the schedule here where these nicks and bruises are part of it.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Versatile offense finds its groove The Cardinals have scored 44 runs in eight games, which is encouraging enough.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 May 2025
  • But where Vida Caña has really found its creative groove is in its Single Barrel Finishing Series, a program that started more or less by accident.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Both men’s and women’s finals last year had a 3-2 score, and Auburn clinched the men’s title when a chip on the 17th hole by Florida State’s Luke Clanton rolled into the cup and popped out.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Bringing chip production to the country, however, has been a difficult and lengthy process.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 May 2025

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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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