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Recent Examples of nock
When the bow is limber enough to bend over your knee, whittle nocks 1 inch from either end, cutting into the sides only.
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Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
Whittle a nock at one end of the shaft and a deeper notch at the other end for the point.
—Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
Use the 11-degree taper for the nock.
—Andrew Del-Colle, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2020
Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) and nock sensors increase safety and boost peace of mind.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
The Vector-Quad cable technology, which uses four cables rather than two, eliminates cam lean and generates straight nock travel.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020
Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
Whittle a nock at one end of the shaft and a deeper notch at the other end for the point.
—Keith McCafferty, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
Use the 11-degree taper for the nock.
—Andrew Del-Colle, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2020
Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) and nock sensors increase safety and boost peace of mind.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
The Vector-Quad cable technology, which uses four cables rather than two, eliminates cam lean and generates straight nock travel.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2021
The bolt is supported in the bow via a traditional nock and a rest at the front of the bow; there is no contact with a barrel in between, and that’s a recipe for excellent accuracy.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nock
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Just a few years ago, ADL found that 30 antisemitic indents nationwide were tied to Kanye’s 2022 antisemitic rants.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Use that old toothbrush for scrubbing tight corners, grout, and other indents or details.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
14 Jan. 2025
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Make the first pass on all four posts, adjust the saw’s fence, and then make additional passes until the kerfs are formed.—
Paul Steiner,
Popular Mechanics,
24 Mar. 2023
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Next, cut kerfs for the splines in the corner posts and side pieces.—
Paul Steiner,
Popular Mechanics,
24 Mar. 2023
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Enraged, Mark delivers a super-strong punch that breaks both his and Conquest’s hands.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker is rolling with the punches during her breastfeeding journey.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes, the best gadgets are the ones that are reinvented by taking it up a notch.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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On property, the infinity pool, organic farm, and cultural offerings such as lei making are all top notch.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The boy had scratches and red swelling on his chest and an indentation on his lower leg near his shin, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dusting sites look like small, round indentations or bowls in the dirt that usually have turkey feathers in them.—
Adam Moore,
Outdoor Life,
10 Mar. 2023
Noun
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Plus, dull, dirty blades can cause nicks, ingrown hairs, and rashes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each blade contains a safe defense guard to protect the skin and reduce the chance of nicks and irritations.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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In episode five of the lifestyle show, Meghan popped into a flower shop near her home in Montecito, California and later explained what gets her in the groove while floral arranging.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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At an ambitious 95 minutes, Ghost Boy tends to lag in places, but both director and narrator are aware of their story’s potential to get stuck in a groove, and both are there to pick up the slack whenever it’s needed.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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The 32nd anniversary event featured Irish cuisine favorites like fish and chips, beer burgers, and JohnMartin’s signature Irish BBQ wings.—
Sam Navarro,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Yet, even with bipartisan support for new chip plants, a major challenge remains: Who will operate them?—
Michael Moats,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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