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knockverb
knocked
Past Simple
knocked
Past Participle
knocking
Gerund
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑːk/
He accidentally knocked his elbow against the table.
Он случайно ударил локтем о стол.
He decided to knock on the door before entering.
Он решил постучать в дверь перед тем, как войти.
The wind was strong enough to knock down the old tree.
Ветер был достаточно сильным, чтобы сбить старое дерево.
Additional translations
подвергать удару
Synonyms
hit
strike
thump
pound
rap
bump
tap
bang
knocknoun
knocks
pl
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑk/
There was a knock at the door.
В дверь был стук.
The boxer delivered a powerful knock to his opponent.
Боксер нанес мощный удар своему сопернику.
Additional translations
постукивание
толчок
Synonyms
rap
thump
bang
pound
tap
knockadjective
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑːk/
Used attributively before a noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., “knock sensor”)

Definitions

knockverb
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.
knocknoun
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
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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