nock
Example Sentences
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Hafer believes that archery — the mental and physical process of nocking the arrow, drawing the bow, aiming and then releasing the string — is therapeutic.
From New York Times
The 11 steps are: stance, nock, draw hand set, bow hand set, pre-draw, draw, anchor, aim, shot set-up, release, and follow through/reflect.
From Washington Times
His left hand clutched a hefty bamboo bow, his right one nocked a red-fletched arrow.
From New York Times
Hammer nocked an arrow and drew back with the deer now well within the 25-yard zone.
From Seattle Times
DETAILS: All white plastic molded clip-on nocks used in arrows for Ravin brand crossbows.
From Seattle Times
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