Knock Definition
knock
noun
- the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder"
- negative criticism
- a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
- a bad experience; "the school of hard knocks"
- the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack"
verb
- deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room"
- rap with the knuckles; "knock on the door"
- knock against with force or violence; "My car bumped into the tree"
- make light, repeated taps on a surface; "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"
- sound like a car engine that is firing too early; "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"
- find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"
"Knock" in song lyrics
See how knock is used in real songs:
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"Flock Zeuses and EV's that knock"
415 — Side Show -
"Straight from the top 49ers got the knock"
The 49ers — Breath of Fresh Air -
"Comin' down yo block wit dumb knock"
500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
Words that rhyme with knock
Usage tips for "knock"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "knock" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for knock to find words that pair well.