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to knock
01
to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened
02
to hit or strike with force, often accidentally
03
to hit an object with enough intensity to cause it to shift or topple
04
to strike something with force, resulting in a sharp, audible sound
05
to express disapproval or point out shortcomings in someone or something
06
(of an engine) produce a sharp, metallic noise caused by the premature or uneven ignition of the air-fuel mixture
Knock
01
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
02
negative criticism
03
the act of hitting vigorously
04
a vigorous blow
05
a bad experience
Example
In the middle of the night, a mysterious sound made her nervous, so she cautiously knocked on her roommate's door.
The carpenter is knocking together a new shed for the garden.
The teacher knocked the student's essay for its lack of structure and clarity.
The carpenter knocked the wooden plank into place.
The unexpected cancellation of the event is really knocking people back.
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