American English pronunciation

How to pronounce knockdown

IPA transcription: ['nɑk,daʊn]

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['nɑk,daʊn]

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Noun

  • a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet

Adjective

  • (furniture) easily assembled and dismantled

    “I bought a knockdown chest at the do-it-yourself store”

Usage examples

  • After four knockdowns, Soliman lost by knockout in round nine.
  • Throughout the bout, Liddell dominated with aggressive punches, causing knockdowns in several rounds.
  • There are several companies that offer commercial services related to gene knockdown treatments.