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- [nok]
- /nɒk/
- /nɔk/
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- [nok]
- /nɒk/
Definitions of nock word
- noun nock a metal or plastic piece at the end of an arrow, having a notch for the bowstring. 1
- noun nock a notch or groove at the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits. 1
- noun nock a notch or groove at each end of a bow, to hold the bowstring in place. 1
- noun nock Nautical. throat (def 6a). 1
- verb with object nock to furnish with a nock. 1
- verb with object nock to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot. 1
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Origin of nock
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English nok(ke) (noun); akin to Dutch nok, Low German nok(ke) tip
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Parts of speech for Nock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nock usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nock
noun nock
- indentation — a cut, notch, or deep recess: various bays and indentations.
- cleft — A cleft in a rock or in the ground is a narrow opening in it.
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- gap — a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
- gash — a long, deep wound or cut; slash.
Antonyms for nock
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