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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNock
Pronunciation / Transliteration: nɔk
"Der Bogenschütze setzte den Pfeil in die Nock ein."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A notch or groove, especially one on a bow for holding the string.
"The archer carefully placed the arrow in the nock before drawing the bow."
- 1
To fit an arrow into the nock of a bow.
"He nocked the arrow swiftly, preparing for his shot."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nock' originates from the Middle English word 'noc,' which is derived from the Old English 'nocc,' meaning 'notch' or 'to notch.' Historically, it referred to the groove or notch on a bow where the string is placed, evolving in usage to encompass various meanings related to notching or fitting.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nock" is said worldwide
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encoche
Transliteration: ɑ̃.kɔʃ
"L'archer a placé la flèche dans l'encoche avant de tirer."
Nock
Transliteration: nɔk
"Der Bogenschütze setzte den Pfeil in die Nock ein."
incavo
Transliteration: inˈka.vo
"L'arciere ha posizionato la freccia nell'incavo prima di scoccare."
muesca
Transliteration: ˈmwes.ka
"El arquero colocó la flecha en la muesca antes de disparar."
entalhe
Transliteration: ẽˈtaʎi
"O arqueiro colocou a flecha no entalhe antes de atirar."
नोक
Transliteration: nok
"धनुर्धर ने तीर को नोक में रखा।"
凹槽
Transliteration: āocáo
"弓箭手在凹槽中放置箭矢。"
홈
Transliteration: hom
"궁수는 화살을 홈에 놓았다."
ノック
Transliteration: nokku
"弓矢をノックに置きました。"
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