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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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The 15-ounce dustbin pulls free by pressing a lever and opens by pinching the finger indents in the top.PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kardashian showcased undated photos of her face that highlighted the indent prior to getting the injections, as well as photos of what her face looked like afterward.Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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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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Hurricane Oscar made landfall in far eastern Cuba around the same time as the blackout, throwing a one-two punch that has sapped precious resources in a country suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Live updates on Election Day snags:Legal fights and long, long lines Profanities and a punch that knocked glasses off judge's face Again, police reported, Schmidt was told to go to the back of the line.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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There were a couple of potential NCAA teams in there, but the competition level goes up a notch this weekend when DU travels to North Dakota, a top-10 club in both national polls.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Catenary's Bloom scratchers, though, take it up a notch, using pet-safe dyes to create a beautiful, natural design mimicking flora and fauna.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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What’s more, the indentations could provide additional insights about early microbial life on Earth, which thrived when oxygen wasn’t present.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Eventually, the caverns’ ceilings might have collapsed, making the large indentations on the lakebed.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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While there are two small chips in the upper and lower right corners, a few scratches, and a nick on Ruth’s arm, the auction house still considers the photo to be in excellent condition.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
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Dents or nicks in the blade: Damage to the blade can indicate that the lawn mower blades should be sharpened or replaced as soon as possible, depending on the severity of the damage.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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Rather than go for the plucked, plum tone of 1970s R&B bass, Jones welcomed his old pal, jazz bassist Ray Brown, to the proceedings and gave this sweet noir ballad a fluid groove and a slow dancing kick.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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With Lillard finding his groove, Lopez manning the paint, and the season just getting started, there’s every reason to believe the Bucks will find their stride.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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But Trump’s comeback could escalate the chip war between the U.S. and China.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Fans could live there for an entire weekend with a supply of chicken wings and chips and never set foot in the crowded stadium.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Nock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nock. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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