Knock Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Knock

Meaning 1 : a vigorous blow

    Example : the sudden knock floored him

    Synonyms : bang,  bash,  belt,  smash
Meaning 2 : the act of hitting vigorously

    Synonyms : belt,  rap,  whack,  whang
Meaning 3 : find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

    Example : Don't knock the food--it's free

    Synonyms : criticise,  criticize,  pick apart
Meaning 4 : deliver a sharp blow or push

    Example : He knocked the glass clear across the room

    Synonyms : strike hard
Meaning 5 : knock against with force or violence

    Synonyms : bump
Meaning 6 : make light, repeated taps on a surface

    Synonyms : pink,  rap,  tap
Meaning 7 : the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

    Example : the knocking grew louder

    Synonyms : knocking
Meaning 8 : sound like a car engine that is firing too early

    Synonyms : ping,  pink
Meaning 9 : negative criticism

    Synonyms : roast
Meaning 10 : a bad experience

    Example : the school of hard knocks

Meaning 11 : rap with the knuckles

    Example : knock on the door

How to Pronounce Knock

  • nɑk