Dictionary Check: knock

"knock" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

noun

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

Example: "the knocking grew louder"
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noun

negative criticism

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noun

a vigorous blow

Example: "the sudden knock floored him"
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noun

a bad experience

Example: "the school of hard knocks"
noun

the act of hitting vigorously

Example: "he gave the table a whack"
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verb

deliver a sharp blow or push

Example: "He knocked the glass clear across the room"
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