Knock

Word KNOCK
Character 5
Hyphenation knock
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Knock"

What do we mean by knock?

To strike with a hard blow. intransitive verb

To affect in a specified way by striking hard. intransitive verb

To cause to be displaced or unengaged; force. intransitive verb

To cause to collide. intransitive verb

To produce by hitting or striking. intransitive verb

To find fault with; criticize. intransitive verb

To strike a sharp audible blow or series of blows, as on a door. intransitive verb

To collide with something. intransitive verb

To make a pounding or clanking noise. intransitive verb

An instance of striking or colliding. noun

The sound of a sharp blow on a hard surface. noun

A pounding or clanking noise made by an engine, often as a result of faulty fuel combustion. noun

A cutting, often petty criticism. noun

To be rough or brutal with; maltreat. phrasal verb

To wander from place to place. phrasal verb

To discuss or consider. phrasal verb

To gulp (an alcoholic drink). phrasal verb

To bring to the ground with a blow or other forceful action; topple. phrasal verb

To disassemble into parts, as for storage or shipping. phrasal verb

To declare sold at an auction, as by striking a blow with a gavel. phrasal verb

Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Knock

The word "knock" in example sentences

She grabbed a platter and quickly filled it with muffins, then dashed across the hall to deliver them. * knock knock knock* No answer. * knock knock knock knock* Still nothing. ❋ Harry (2008)

Simon is sitting on his stool, hammering away at a half-finished boot, when he hears a knock at his door. [_knock_] ❋ Henry Fisk Carlton (N/A)

Dewey used to like the term knock-off until he saw the movie Knock-off. ❋ Jfloydking (2005)

“Does the word knock mean anything to you, Suarez?” ❋ Francine Pascal (2001)

The one other knock is the tendency for infodumps to appear in the text, usually as a character is 'remembering' things the reader needs to know. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Another knock is the fact that Sir Lawrence Olivier 'plays' Totenkopf, the evil mastermind behind the robot scourge. ❋ Unknown (2004)

"That's what you call a knock-downer," said Fleda, laughing. ❋ Susan Warner (1852)

"That's what you call a knock-downer," said Fleda laughing. ❋ Susan Warner (1852)

Troopers conducted what they called a knock-and-talk in St. Albans and around 4: 30 ended up at a home on 1924 McKinley. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Have been impressed with the quality of photos - (I entered two good ones in the December trail cam contest), but one knock is that the time stamp seems to drift. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And his only genuine knock is having won the exact same amount of Super Bowls as his not-as-talented kid brother, Eli. ❋ Mike Wise (2010)

Most of the ETFs that traded at aberrant prices appear to have been caught up in knock-on effects after trading in S & P 500-linked vehicles spun out of control. ❋ Ian Salisbury (2010)

"Toyota's taken a slight knock from the issues with their recalls," Champion said. ❋ AP (2010)

The main knock against the album is a few times a song or two will venture down a path that seems to lead nowhere, but the band quickly gets back on the right track. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Revelation 30-30 (marlin knock off) but I would use a .243 if a was a kid today. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Both are clad decently, in knock-about business suits and starched collars, cuffs, etc. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The book publishing industry traffics in knock-offs, similar books all the time. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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