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Word: Knock
Speech Type: Verb
Old English cnocian, of imitative origin
nɒk
strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door
Short Definition:strike surface noisily
Examples:- he strolled over and knocked on a door marked Enquiries
- I knocked and waited but no one answered
collide with (someone or something), giving them a hard blow
Short Definition:collide forcefully with
Examples:- he deliberately ran against her, knocking her shoulder
- he knocked into an elderly man with a walking stick
talk disparagingly about; criticize.
Short Definition:criticize
approach (a specified age)
Short Definition:approach specified age
Examples:- he's younger than his brother—knocking seventy
Word: Knock
Speech Type: Noun
nɒk
a sudden short sound caused by a blow, especially on a door to attract attention or gain entry.
Short Definition:sudden sound caused by blow
a blow or collision
Short Definition:blow or collision
Examples:- the casing is tough enough to withstand knocks
an innings, especially of an individual batter
Short Definition:innings
Examples:- a splendid knock of 117 against Somerset
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