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Nock Bowstring Notch Bow Arrow Nɑk N Fits

Front nock
Back nock
[nɑk]
n
1) a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring
2) either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring
vb (tr)
3) to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring
4) to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow)


Etymology:
C14 related to Swedish nock tip

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