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knockingnoun
knockings
pl
Translations
frappeSurtout pour des coups frappés à une porte afin d’attirer l’attention.
There was a persistent knocking at the door that woke everyone up.
On entendait une frappe insistante à la porte qui a réveillé tout le monde.
cliquetisEn mécanique, surtout pour le moteur quand la combustion est anormale.
The mechanic diagnosed the knocking in the engine as a sign of a serious problem.
Le mécanicien a diagnostiqué un cliquetis dans le moteur comme le signe d’un grave problème.
dénigrementAu sens figuré, pour des critiques ou des propos dévalorisants.
The new policy has taken a lot of knocking from the media.
La nouvelle politique a essuyé beaucoup de dénigrement de la part des médias.
Additional translations
cognementTerme général pour des coups ou des heurts répétés, notamment un bruit de cognement.
Definitions
The act of striking a surface noisily to attract attention, especially at a door.
There was a persistent knocking at the door that woke everyone up.
A repeated noise caused by an engine malfunction, often due to improper combustion.
The mechanic diagnosed the knocking in the engine as a sign of a serious problem.
Criticism or disparaging comment, especially in the press or public discourse.
The new policy has taken a lot of knocking from the media.
Synonyms
rap
tap
bang
thump
pound
bump
hit
knockinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈnɒkɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that produces or is characterized by a knocking sound.
Translations
cliquetantS’emploie surtout pour un moteur qui produit des cognements ou des cliquetis.
The knocking engine finally gave out on the steep hill.
Le moteur cliquetant a fini par rendre l’âme dans la forte montée.
Additional translations
cognantPlus général, pour quelque chose qui produit des coups sourds ou répétés.
Definitions
Producing a series of sharp, repeated sounds like those of striking; characterized by knocking.
There was a knocking noise coming from the old radiator.
(of an internal-combustion engine) exhibiting combustion knock; functioning with an audible series of sharp bangs
The knocking engine finally gave out on the steep hill.
Synonyms
rapping
tapping
banging
thumping
pounding
clattering
popping
pinging
detonating
critical
disparaging
denigrating
belittling
detracting
deprecatory
derogatory
knockverb

knocking

ing-form

knocked
Past Simple
knocked
Past Participle
knocking
ing-form
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑːk/
Translations
frapperSurtout à une porte pour signaler sa présence.
She knocked on the door before entering the room.
Elle a frappé à la porte avant d'entrer dans la pièce.
heurterAu sens de collision ou de contact brusque.
He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.
Il a heurté accidentellement le vase et l’a fait tomber de la table.
He tends to knock every new idea that comes up in meetings.
Il a tendance à critiquer chaque nouvelle idée qui surgit en réunion.
renverserAu sens de faire tomber en frappant.
The wind knocked the sign over during the storm.
Le vent a renversé le panneau pendant la tempête.
Additional translations
cognerSpécialement pour un bruit mécanique irrégulier.
Definitions
To strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially at a door.
She knocked on the door before entering the room.
To collide with something, causing a sound or impact.
He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.
To criticize or find fault with someone or something.
He tends to knock every new idea that comes up in meetings.
To cause something to move or fall by striking it.
The wind knocked the sign over during the storm.
To make a pounding noise, often due to mechanical issues.
The engine started to knock, indicating a possible problem.
Synonyms
bang
hit
strike
thump
pound
rap
bump
tap
knocknoun
Definitions
A sound made by a sharp blow or series of blows, especially on a door to attract attention.
There was a loud knock at the door, startling everyone in the room.
A setback or misfortune.
Losing his job was a real knock to his confidence.
A critical remark or comment.
Despite the knocks from critics, the movie was a box office success.
A blow or impact, especially one causing damage or injury.
The car had a few knocks and scratches after the minor accident.
An irregular rattling sound in an internal-combustion engine caused by premature ignition of the fuel–air mixture.
The mechanic heard a knock in the engine and recommended a tune-up.
knockadjective
Definitions
Relating to, detecting, or caused by engine knocking or a sharp repetitive noise.
The car’s knock sensor detected irregular combustion.
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