transcription, транскрипция: [ nɔk ]
n. & v. --n. 1 a notch at either end of a bow for holding the string. 2 a a notch at the butt-end of an arrow for receiving the bowstring. b a notched piece of horn serving this purpose. --v.tr. set (an arrow) on the string. [ME, perh. = nock forward upper corner of some sails, f. MDu. nocke]