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nock in Persian

سوفار sufâr

/nɒk//nɑk/

nock in Persian: سوفار (sufâr). In English, nock means either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

Persian words for nock

the notch at the rear of an arrow
سوفار sufâr

English meaning of nock

  1. noun Either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.
  2. noun The notch at the rear of an arrow that fits on the bowstring.
  3. noun The upper fore corner of a boom sail or trysail.
  4. verb To fit (an arrow) against the bowstring of a bow or crossbow.

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Questions about nock in Persian

What is the meaning of nock in Persian?
Nock in Persian is سوفار (sufâr).
معنی nock چیست؟
Nock: سوفار (sufâr).
What does nock mean in English?
Nock means either of the two grooves in a bow that hold the bowstring.

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