1. a notch at the end of an arrow that fits on the bowstring
Usage: archery
2. a notch in the end of a bow for holding the bowstring
Usage: archery

1. to fit an arrow to the bowstring
Usage: archery

Examples

• The archer carefully placed the arrow’s nock on the bowstring.
• She examined the plastic nock to make sure it wasn’t cracked.
• The bow’s nock held the string securely in place.
• He learned to nock the arrow properly before drawing the bow.
• The wooden arrow had a traditional horn nock.
• She quickly nocked another arrow and took aim.