Definition of Knock in English :

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Knock meaning in English

Meaning of Knock in English

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Knock pronunciation in English

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Knock

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Noun

1. knock, knocking

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

Example Sentences:
'the knocking grew louder'

2. knock, roast

negative criticism

3. bang, bash, belt, knock, smash

a vigorous blow

Example Sentences:
'the sudden knock floored him'
'he took a bash right in his face'
'he got a bang on the head'

4. knock

a bad experience

Example Sentences:
'the school of hard knocks'

5. belt, knock, rap, whack, whang

the act of hitting vigorously

Example Sentences:
'he gave the table a whack'

Verb

6. knock, strike hard

deliver a sharp blow or push :

Example Sentences:
'He knocked the glass clear across the room'

7. knock

rap with the knuckles

Example Sentences:
'knock on the door'

8. bump, knock

knock against with force or violence

Example Sentences:
'My car bumped into the tree'

9. knock, pink, rap, tap

make light, repeated taps on a surface

Example Sentences:
'he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently'

10. knock, ping, pink

sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Example Sentences:
'the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline'
'The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded'

11. criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Example Sentences:
'The paper criticized the new movie'
'Don't knock the food--it's free'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Knock

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verb
1. (transitive)
to give a blow or push to; strike
2. (intransitive)
to rap sharply with the knuckles, a hard object, etc, esp to capture attention
to knock at the door
3. (transitive)
to make or force by striking
to knock a hole in the wall
4. (intransitive; usually foll by against)
to collide (with)
5. (transitive)
to bring into a certain condition by hitting or pushing
to knock someone unconscious
6. (transitive) informal
to criticize adversely; belittle
to knock someone's work
7. Also: pink (intransitive)
(of an internal-combustion engine) to emit a characteristic metallic noise as a result of faulty combustion
8. (intransitive)
(of a bearing, esp one in an engine) to emit a regular characteristic sound as a result of wear
9. British vulgar, slang
to have sexual intercourse with (a person)
10.  knock a person into the middle of next week
11.  knock one's head against
12.  knock on the head
noun
13. 
a. 
a blow, push, or rap
he gave the table a knock
b. 
the sound so caused
14. 
the sound of knocking in an engine or bearing
15. informal
a misfortune, rebuff, or setback
16. informal
unfavourable criticism
17. informal
(in cricket) an innings or a spell of batting

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Knock

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verb intransitive
1. 
to strike a blow or blows with the fist or some hard object; esp., to rap on a door
2. 
to bump; collide; clash
3. 
to make a thumping, pounding, or rattling noise
said of an engine, etc.
4.  US, Informal
to find fault; criticize adversely
5.  US, Gin Rummy
to end a deal by exposing one's hand and showing a surplus of not more than ten points in unmatched cards
verb transitive
6. 
to hit; strike
7. 
to make by hitting or striking
to knock a hole in a wall
8.  US, Informal
to find fault with; criticize adversely
noun
9. 
the act of knocking
10. 
a hit; sharp or resounding blow; rap, as on a door
11. 
a thumping or rattling noise in an engine, etc., as because of faulty combustion
12.  US, Informal
an adverse criticism
13.  Informal
a misfortune or trouble
the school of hard knocks

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Knock

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v. knocked, knock·ing, knocks
v.tr.
1. To strike with a hard blow: knocked him on the head.
2. To affect in a specified way by striking hard: knocked the mugger senseless.
3. To cause to be displaced or unengaged; force: a wind that knocked the tower over; a blunder that knocked him out of the job.
4. To cause to collide: I knocked my head on a low beam.
5. To produce by hitting or striking: knocked a hole in the wall.
6. Informal To find fault with; criticize: Don't knock the food; it's free.
v.intr.
1. To strike a sharp audible blow or series of blows, as on a door.
2. To collide with something: knocked into the table.
3. To make a pounding or clanking noise: The car engine is knocking.
n.
1. An instance of striking or colliding.
2. The sound of a sharp blow on a hard surface.
3. A pounding or clanking noise made by an engine, often as a result of faulty fuel combustion. Also called ping.
4. Slang A cutting, often petty criticism.

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