nock

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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. 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
  • The nail indents in the walls, however, are still there.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.
    Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
  • Here’s where the viral clip gets its real punch.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Boston locations and production values are top notch including another fine Daniel Pemberton score, some cool needle drops, and excellent cinematography from Arseni Khatchaturan.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
  • UConn owns the weakest offense of the remaining teams, and its defense is a notch below those of Arizona and Michigan.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • When the band sits too high, the shoulder straps bear excess weight, often leading to deep indentations or tension.
    Malana VanTyler March 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Even the faintest scratches and indentations become legible.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Same with other guys playing through nicks.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
  • After trailing by seven at halftime, Arizona found its groove early in the second half.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The expertise gained from manufacturing memory chips could lead to advances in other chips, such as GPUs, Albright Stonebridge Group's Triolo said.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The coyote was released later in Barrington Hills on 9 acres of private property, where rabbits and mice — not submarine sandwiches and chips — would be his daily fare.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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