knock

IPA: nˈɑk

An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
A sharp impact.
(figuratively) A criticism.
(figuratively) A blow or setback.
(automotive, uncountable) Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
(cricket) A batsman's innings.
(cycling, uncountable) Synonym of hunger knock
A suburb and ward in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
A townland in Drumcliff civil parish, County Clare, Ireland.
A town and civil parish of County Mayo, Ireland, location of the Knock Shrine.
A settlement in Moray council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NJ5552).
A village on the Isle of Lewis, Western Isles council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NB4931).
A village in Eden district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref NY6827).
A surname.

(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
(transitive, dated) To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.
(transitive, colloquial, originally US) To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.
(transitive, soccer) To kick a ball towards another player; to pass.
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
(transitive, intransitive, dated) To bump or impact.
(transitive, slang) To have sex with.
(transitive, slang) To prosecute under the law; to arrest, imprison, etc.

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