Knock

/nɒk/ · noun

Meaning

An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood..

Definitions by Sense

1. An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
2. A sharp impact.
3. (figuratively, informal) A criticism.
4. (figuratively, informal) A blow or setback.
5. (automotive, uncountable) Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
6. (cricket, slang) A batsman's innings.
7. (baseball) A ball hit into play, especially one that becomes a hit.
8. (cycling, uncountable) Synonym of hunger knock.

Example Sentences

It came to me, like a knock on the door / Erasing all that had gone before / Broken wings can be mended / But this love of ours, we've got to defend it

He took a knock on the head.

Since forming in 2007 Mumford & Sons have hard-toured their way to a vast market for throaty folk that's strong on banjo and bass drum. They have released two enormous albums. But, wow, do they take some knocks back home.

"Come on!" cried Mr. Beaver, who was almost dancing with delight. "Come and see! This is a nasty knock for the Witch! It looks as if her power was already crumbling."

He had a good knock and scored well.

He played a slow but sure knock of 35.

Knock on the door and find out if they’re home.

Then ſaid Evangeliſt, Keep that light in your eye, and go up directly thereto: ſo ſhalt thou ſee the Gate; at which, when thou knockeſt, it ſhall be told thee what thou ſhalt do.

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Word Forms

• knocks
• knocking
• knocked

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