A notch at either end of a bow for holding the bowstring. noun
He carefully placed the bowstring into the nock before drawing the bow.
The archer checked the nock to ensure the string was securely fastened.
The notch in the end of an arrow that fits onto the bowstring. noun
She aligned the arrow's nock with the bowstring before taking aim.
The nock of the arrow was slightly damaged, affecting its flight.
To fit an arrow against the bowstring, ready for shooting. verb
He nocked the arrow quickly, preparing to shoot.
The archer nocked the arrow with precision before releasing it.