"Knockdown" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A knockdown is a British slang term that refers to a punch or blow that knocks someone or something down. It can also describe a person who is knocked down or defeated, often in a fight or competition. Additionally, in construction and DIY, a knockdown refers to a type of joint or connection that can be easily dismantled or broken down for repair or rebuild.
Knock-down describes something that is easily broken or destroyed, often in a violent or sudden manner. For example, an argument can get out of hand and knock down a previously good relationship. It can also refer to something that can be easily taken down or toppled, such as a billboard or a stand. In construction, a knock-down is a type of joint used to join two pieces of molding or wood together, where one piece is slightly tapered to fit into the other, creating a strong and durable bond.
Knock-kneed is a phrase that describes a physical characteristic where the knees are bent or inclined inward, giving the appearance that the legs are cramped or bow-legged.
to strike or hit something gently and briefly, typically with the hand, in order to test or signal: He knocked on the door to see if anyone was home.<br><br>or<br><br>to bring something or someone down gently, especially by a short but sudden blow: The pirates knocked the rival ship off course.<br><br>or<br><br>to have a particular sound, especially a sharp, hollow, or ringing one, when something is hit or struck: The knock of the door was loud and insistent.<br><br>or<br><br>to stop or close by a single blow or movement: She knocked the cigarette out of his hand.<br><br>or<br><br>to cause something to become or go into a particular state: The cold knock the wind out of him.<br><br>or<br><br>to stop or discontinue something suddenly: The knock has knocked the business upside down.<br><br>It is also used to mean to realize or understand something:<br>When I saw the news, it knocked to realize that my best friend was dead.
Knockabout is a noun that refers to a rough or rowdy person or a person who is reckless and irresponsible. It can also describe a type of informal or unrealistic comedy, often featuring slapstick humor and chaotic situations.
In British English, "knockers" refers to breasts. It is a colloquial or informal term used to refer to a woman's chest.
The word "knocking" can be used as a verb or a noun.<br><br>As a verb, "knocking" means to make a light, repeated banging or tapping sound, often with one's fist or knuckles, usually to get someone's attention.<br><br>Example: "She was knocking on the door to see if anyone was home."<br><br>As a noun, "knocking" refers to the act of making such a sound, or to the sound itself.<br><br>Example: "The knocking on the wall was keeping me awake at night."<br><br>It can also be used idiomaticaly to refer to the act of criticizing or faulting something or someone.<br><br>Example: "The reviewer was knocking the new movie's plot."<br><br>In addition, "knocking" can also refer to a natural phenomenon, where there is a sudden change in the pattern of a series of events, or a sudden failure or collapse of something.<br><br>Example: "The company's stock was knocking off 10% after the CEO resigned."
The verb "knocks" means to strike something gently but firmly with one's hand, fist, or something similar, in order to signal or attract attention; to tap or strike against a surface, often to test its soundness or quality.