knock

A2
Pronunciation
/nɒk/
/nɑk/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • I heard a knock on my door.
3 Definition

A sharp impact.

Example Sentences
  • He took a knock on the head.
4 Definition

Criticism.

5 Definition

Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.

6 Definition

A batsman's innings.

Example Sentences
  • He played a slow but sure knock of 35.
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.

2 Definition

To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.

Example Sentences
  • Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.
3 Definition

To kick a ball towards another player; to pass.

4 Definition

To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

5 Definition

To bump or impact.

Example Sentences
  • I accidentally knocked my drink off the bar.
6 Definition

To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

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