Definition
Definition of nocking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
archeryTECH. related to the act of placing an arrow on a bowstringTECH.
- The archer's nocking technique was flawless.
- His nocking hand was steady.
- She practiced her nocking skills daily.
Expressions with nocking
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marked part of bowstring where arrow is placed
He adjusted the nocking point for better accuracy.
Origin of nocking
Old English, nock (notch)
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- French:d'encochage, ...
- German:Auflegen des Pfeils, ...
- Italian:incoccando, ...
- Spanish:colocación de la flecha, ...
- Portuguese:encaixe da flecha, ...
- Chinese:上箭的, ...
- Japanese:矢をつがえる, ...
- Arabic:تَرْكِيبِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְנוּקָד, ...
- Russian:насаживание стрелы, ...
- Ukrainian:накладання стріли, ...
- Hindi:तीर चढ़ाने की, ...
Definition of nock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bow partTECH. groove on a bow holding the bowstringTECH.
- The nock of the bow was worn out.
2.
arrow partTECH. notch at the end of an arrow for fitting on the bowstringTECH.
- He carefully placed the arrow's nock against the bowstring..
3.
maritimeDated upper fore corner of a boom sailDated
- The sailor adjusted the nock of the sail.
Verb
1.
archeryTECH. fit an arrow onto a bowstringTECH.
- He nocked the arrow and took aim.
2.
notchingTECH. create a notch in a bow or arrowTECH.
- She carefully nocked the arrow before shooting.
Images of nock
notch at the end of an arrow for fitting on the bowstring
Origin of nock
Middle English, nok (notch)
Examples of nock in a sentence
The arrow's nock was slightly damaged. The nock of the arrow was slightly damaged. He inspected the nock before taking aim. The nock was worn from constant use. He inspected the nock before setting sail. She nocked the arrow swiftly during practice.
The archer nocked his arrow with precision. He nocked the arrow with precision. The archer nocked each arrow swiftly.
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- French:encoche, encocher, ...
- German:Nocke, auflegen, ...
- Italian:tacca, incoccare, ...
- Spanish:ranura, encajar, ...
- Portuguese:ranhura, encaixar, ...
- Chinese:弦槽, 搭上, ...
- Japanese:ノック, つがえる, ...
- Arabic:شَقّ, رَكَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:נָק, לְהַכְנִיס חֵץ, ...
- Russian:упор, накладывать, ...
- Ukrainian:паз, встановлювати, ...
- Hindi:नॉक, नॉक करना, ...
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