knockover

knock

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Definitions of knockover word

verb without object knockover to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering. 1
verb without object knockover to strike in collision; bump: He knocked into a table. 1
verb without object knockover to make a pounding noise: The engine of our car is knocking badly. 1
verb without object knockover Informal. to engage in trivial or carping criticism; find fault. 1
verb without object knockover Cards. to end a game, as in gin rummy, by laying down a hand in which those cards not included in sets total less than a specific amount. 1
verb with object knockover to give a sounding or forcible blow to; hit; strike; beat. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; 1890-95 for def 4; Middle English knokken, knoken (v.), Old English cnocian, cnucian; cognate with Old Norse knoka to thump, knock

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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