nock: Meaning and Definition of

nock

1. a metal or plastic piece at the end of an arrow, having a notch for the bowstring.
2. a notch or groove at the end of an arrow into which the bowstring fits.
3. a notch or groove at each end of a bow, to hold the bowstring in place.
4. throat (def. 6a).

1. to furnish with a nock.
2. to adjust (the arrow) to the bowstring, in readiness to shoot.