nock Meaning & Definition
What Does Nock Mean?
As a noun, nock means Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring. It can also mean The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring. As a verb, it means To fit (an arrow) against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. As an interjection, it means Fit the arrow to your bowstring.
Nock at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /nɒk/ |
| Synonyms | mark and score |
| Plural | nocks |
| Verb forms | nocks, nocking, nocked |
Nock Definition (Noun)
- Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.
- The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.
- The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.
Nock as a Verb
- To fit (an arrow) against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow.
- To cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow).
Nock as an Interjection
- Fit the arrow to your bowstring.
Noun
- Misspelling of knock.
Verb
- Misspelling of knock.
Synonyms of Nock
Nock synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nock (plural nocks)
nock (third-person singular simple present nocks, present participle nocking, simple past and past participle nocked)
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Words That Rhyme With Nock
Origin of Nock
From Middle English nokke, attested since the 14th century, probably from a Scandinavian/North Germanic language (compare Swedish nock (“notch”), but compare Dutch nok, from Middle Dutch nocke (“tip, point”). Both could be related to nook (“corner, recess”).[1]
Nock: Your Questions Answered
Is nock a noun or a verb?
Nock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an interjection.
What is another word for nock?
You can replace nock with words such as mark and score. See the full list of nock synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nock?
The plural of nock is nocks.
What is the past tense of nock?
The past tense of nock is nocked. The present participle is nocking.