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What is the nock on an arrow?

A small groove that locks onto the bowstring.

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Why: The nock is the small locking groove at the back end that attaches the arrow to the string.

Huh, didn't know that: The nock is the small locking groove at the back end that attaches the arrow to the string.

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Nock nock, who's there? The bowstring!
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Answer: A small groove that locks onto the bowstring. The nock is the small locking groove at the back end that attaches the arrow to the string.

  1. Archery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery
    The back of the arrow is attached to the bowstring with the nock (a small locking groove located at the proximal end of the arrow).
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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