KNOCK
/nΙk/
15
Scrabble
17
WWF
K(5) N(1) O(1) C(3) K(5)
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Definition
/nΙk/
noun
- Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition.
noun
- An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.“I heard a knock on my door.”
- A sharp impact.“He took a knock on the head.”
- Criticism.
- Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
- A batsman's innings.“He played a slow but sure knock of 35.”
verb
- To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.
- To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.“Donβt knock it until youβve tried it.”
- To kick a ball towards another player; to pass.
- To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
- To bump or impact.“I accidentally knocked my drink off the bar.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: KNOCK-S
