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
  • 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
Definition of kerf
Noun
  • Vikings rookie cornerback Da'Veawn Armstead had a punch thrown at him by the Ravens' Keyon Martin after the two got tangled up in one-on-one drills.
    — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • What quickly emerges, is Jackson’s talent for bringing comedic punch to each character.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • In the Middle East, deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea have pushed worries over supply disruptions up another notch.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Little Death jostles the spear, satisfied, and carves a fifteenth notch into the wall.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of notch
Noun
  • Choe nestles the cup of sauce into the peak of the onigiri, creating an indentation at the top of each mound.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Let sit at room temperature until buns are puffed and expanded to edges of muffin cups (dough will spring back when poked but hold a slight indentation), 25–35 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of indentation
Noun
  • Hardy hibiscus seeds germinate more easily; soak and nick seeds before planting indoors.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Its irregularities, grooves, nicks, and pockmarks heightened, rather than disturbed, the tranquillity of the space.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of nick
Noun
  • Brian Fluharty / Getty Images Newcomer Adley Rutschman started to find his groove, too.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years this turbulent pairing found its groove, opening their own agency while Kayla discovered boundaries (sort of).
    — Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • Following the successful first model, this iteration will feature binned A19 Pro chips, repurposed from iPhone 17 Pro production, which dictates its release timeline as chip stock accumulates.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Nvidia would supply computing hardware through the chip arrangement instead of directly funding construction.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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