nock

(noun, verb)

noun

1. Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

2. The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.

3. (nautical) The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.

4. Misspelling of knock.

verb

1. make small marks into the surface of

Similar word(s): mark, score

Definition categories: contact, notch