nocked

Set on bowstring

Nocked is the past tense of nock, meaning to fit an arrow to a bowstring in preparation for shooting.

The nock is the notch at the rear of an arrow that clips onto the string: She nocked an arrow and drew back the bow.

The term appears mainly in archery contexts and historical or fantasy fiction.

archery

arrow

Pointed shaft for shooting

bowstringCord spanning weapon's curve
quiverTrembling or arrow case
drawCreate with pencil

release · archer · fletching · shaft · recurve · longbow · crossbow · broadhead · arrowhead · spine

notched

grooved

Having linear indentations

slottedHaving narrow openings
notchedHaving V-shaped cuts
keyedSet to pitch

indented · fitted · seated · engaged · clipped · locked · positioned · secured · aligned · set

readiness

drawn

Rendered in lines

poisedCalm and controlled
readySuitable for use now
setArrange in position

prepared · cocked · tensed · aimed · primed · loaded · waiting · steady · braced · positioned

Opposites

arrow release state

nockedloosed

Released or untied

released · shot · fired · let fly · launched

readiness for action

nockedloosed

Released or untied

undrawn · quivered · lowered · at rest · holstered

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