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
  • The legality of the punch is what's in dispute, Crump argues.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Storms packed a punch on Tuesday after an EF-1 tornado was confirmed to have touched down near Oak Forest and Flossmoor.
    — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • Worried ‌about the risk of flooding and landslides, authorities also raised the emergency response level for Dolphin by one notch to level III, the second-lowest level.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Cranking the level up one notch to Thorough just adds List Brokers to the mix.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 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
  • Dents and nicks that are deep enough that they can’t be ground down with a sharpener or grinder indicate that the mower blade has reached the end of its useable life.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 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
  • After spending the summer soaking in extra free time and waking up late, August is all about readjusting routines and schedules to get back into the school groove.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The costumes and props were as big as the beats and grooves as the band powered through what was no doubt the most over-the-top theatrical event of the 2026 Outside Lands.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of groove
Noun
  • Employment in the state’s chip industry is now at a 30-year low.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This drink is delicious served alongside Classic Salsa or Guacamole and chips.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip

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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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