Nock Meaning in English

word

US

ˈnɑk

NAHK

UK

nˈɒk

NOK

Definition

The small notch at the end of an arrow that fits onto the bowstring; also, the act of placing an arrow onto the bowstring ready to shoot.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in archery contexts. As a noun, it means the groove at the arrow's end; as a verb, it means to place the arrow on the string. Not common outside archery or historical contexts.

• Spanish: encaixe (de flecha) - poner en la cuerda (arco)
• Portuguese (BR): entalhe (da flecha) - encaixar na corda (arco)
• Portuguese (PT): entalhe (da flecha) - encaixar na corda (arco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 箭尾凹口 - 搭箭（在弓弦上）
• Chinese (Traditional): 箭尾凹口 - 搭箭（在弓弦上）
• Hindi: तीर की नोक - तीर चढ़ाना (धनुष पर)
• Arabic: شِقّ السهم - وضع السهم على الوتر
• Bengali: নক
• Russian: насечка (на стреле) - наложить стрелу (на тетиву)
• Japanese: ノック - 矢を番える（やをつがえる）
• Vietnamese: đầu cài dây (của mũi tên) - tra tên vào dây cung
• Korean: 노크 - 시위를 끼우다 (활 시위에 화살을 맞추다)
• Turkish: yiv (ok ucu) - oku yerleştirmek (yay için)
• Urdu: نک (تیر کی پچھلی درز) - تیر چڑھانا
• Indonesian: nok (alur pada anak panah) - memasang anak panah pada busur

Example Sentences

Please check if the nock of the arrow is damaged.

basic

He carefully fitted the arrow's nock onto the string.

basic

Before you shoot, make sure to nock the arrow properly.

basic

With one smooth motion, she nocked the arrow and aimed at the target.

natural

Don’t forget to check your nocks before a competition; a broken one can ruin your shot.

natural

"Ready?Nock, draw, and release!" the coach shouted.

natural