American English pronunciation
How to pronounce knocking
IPA transcription: ['nɑkɪŋ]
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Noun
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the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
“the knocking grew louder”
Verb
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find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
“The paper criticized the new movie”
“Don't knock the food--it's free”
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deliver a sharp blow or push :
“He knocked the glass clear across the room”
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rap with the knuckles
“knock on the door”
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knock against with force or violence
“My car bumped into the tree”
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make light, repeated taps on a surface
“he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently”
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sound like a car engine that is firing too early
“the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline”
“The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded”
Usage examples
- No knocking or ringing for Mr. Bucket.
- He had fifty-nine amateur bouts, knocking out forty-six of his opponents.
- That gate wants knocking up at the hinges, it hangs so saggy.
- Nick Talevski used the title for his book, Knocking On Heaven's Door: Rock Obituaries.
- Someone is knocking on the door.
- Danny punches the drugged Sarone, knocking him into the river.
- When the man attacks him, Gino defends himself, knocking the man down.
- A single and pregnant young woman came knocking at his door.
- Fenech became a two-weight world champion by knocking Payakarum out in four rounds.
- He left no doubt in the rematch, knocking Castro out in the fifth round.