nocked

nock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nok]
- /nɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nok]
- /nɒk/

Definitions of nocked word

noun nocked a metal or plastic piece at the end of an arrow, having a notch for the bowstring. 1
noun nocked a notch or groove at the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits. 1
noun nocked a notch or groove at each end of a bow, to hold the bowstring in place. 1
noun nocked Nautical. throat (def 6a). 1
verb with object nocked to furnish with a nock. 1
verb with object nocked to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot. 1

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Origin of nocked

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 Nocked

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nocked 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.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for nocked

noun nocked

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.
gapped — a break or opening, as in a fence, wall, or military line; breach: We found a gap in the enemy's line of fortifications.
grooved — simple past tense and past participle of groove.
indented — Divided or edged with a zigzag line.
indentured — a deed or agreement executed in two or more copies with edges correspondingly indented as a means of identification.

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