NOCK

/ˈnɒk/
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Definition

/ˈnɒk/
noun
  1. Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.
  2. The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.
  3. The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.
verb
  1. To fit an arrow against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow. (See also notch.)
  2. To cut a nock in (usually in an arrow's base or the tips of a bow).

Source: Wiktionary

Hooks

Front hooks: K-NOCK

Back hooks: NOCK-S

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