Kerf and Nock

Kerf

Kerf noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Usage example: with a handsaw I made a kerf in the board to mark where I needed to cut
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Synonyms for Kerf

Nock and kerf are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nock" instead a noun "Kerf".

Nock

Nock verb - Make small marks into the surface of.
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Synonyms for Nock

Kerf and nock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Kerf" instead a noun "Nock".

Nearby Words: nocked, nocking
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Nock and Kerf. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/kerf/nock
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