Knock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɒk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Knock is a noun meaning An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
Meaning
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
More Meanings
- A sharp impact.
- (figuratively, informal) A criticism.
- (figuratively, informal) A blow or setback.
- (cricket, slang) A batsman's innings.
- (baseball) A ball hit into play, especially one that becomes a hit.
- (cycling, uncountable) Synonym of hunger knock.
- (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.
Example Sentences
He took a knock on the head.
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.
Word Forms
- knocks
- knocking
- knocked
Synonyms for knock
Depending on context, synonyms include knock off, bed, coit, coitize, dight, enjoy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whang, rap, whack, bash, bang, smash.
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