Knock
nounnɑk
Noun
a vigorous blow
“the sudden knock floored him”
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
“the knocking grew louder”
Similar:KnockingType of:Sounda bad experience
“the school of hard knocks”
Type of:Misfortunethe act of hitting vigorously
negative criticism
Similar:RoastType of:CritiqueCriticism
Verb
deliver a sharp blow or push
“He knocked the glass clear across the room”
Type of:Strikefind fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
“Don't knock the food--it's free”
knock against with force or violence
Similar:BumpType of:StrikeHitrap with the knuckles
“knock on the door”
make light, repeated taps on a surface
sound like a car engine that is firing too early
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