nock

IPA(Pronunciation)

/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.

Japanese Meaning

弓の弦を保持するための、弓にある二つの溝のいずれか / （弓術において）矢の後端にある、弓弦にかけるための切欠部 / （航海用語で）ブームセールやトライセイルの上前方の角部

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He checked the nock on his bow before drawing the string.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

射る前に、彼は弓の弦を掛ける溝を確認した。

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Sense（1）

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

Sense（2）

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

He took his arrow by the nock.

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Sense（3）

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

nocks

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