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knocking

/ˈnɒkɪŋ/

/ˈnɑːkɪŋ/

knocking back

knockingnoun

knockings

Translations

стук

I heard a knocking at the door.

Я услышал стук в дверь.

удар

The knocking in the engine was concerning.

Удар в двигателе вызывал беспокойство.

Additional translations

постукивание

треск

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

knockinggerund / present participle

/ˈnɒkɪŋ/

/ˈnɑːkɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that produces or is characterized by a knocking sound.

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

knockverb

knocking

Gerund

knocked

Past Simple

knocked

Past Participle

knocking

Gerund

/nɒk/

/nɑːk/

Translations

стучать

He decided to knock on the door before entering.

Он решил постучать в дверь перед тем, как войти.

сбивать

The wind was strong enough to knock down the old tree.

Ветер был достаточно сильным, чтобы сбить старое дерево.

ударять

He accidentally knocked his elbow against the table.

Он случайно ударил локтем о стол.

Additional translations

подвергать удару

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

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.