English Dictionary

nock

/ˈnɒk/

noun

Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring. / (archery) The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring. / (nautical) The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.

I heard a loud nock on the door.

意味（1）

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

意味（2）

(archery) The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.

He took his arrow by the nock.

意味（3）

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