Word

knock, n.
(knocks)
freq. cnt. 3

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

knock knocking

sample sentences

"the knocking grew louder"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

knock knock knock

lexical pointers

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knock knock

semantic pointers

hypernym

sound

negative criticism
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

knock roast

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

roast

semantic pointers

hypernym

criticism, critique

the act of hitting vigorously
<noun.act>

belt knock rap whack whang

sample sentences

"he gave the table a whack"

lexical pointers

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knock

lexical pointers

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rap

lexical pointers

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whack

lexical pointers

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whang whang

semantic pointers

hypernym

blow

a bad experience
<noun.event>

knock

sample sentences

"the school of hard knocks"

semantic pointers

hypernym

misfortune, bad luck

a vigorous blow
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

bang bash belt knock smash

sample sentences

"the sudden knock floored him"
"he took a bash right in his face"
"he got a bang on the head"

lexical pointers

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bang

lexical pointers

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smash smash smash

lexical pointers

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bash

lexical pointers

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belt

lexical pointers

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knock

semantic pointers

hypernym

blow, bump