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Uncommonknocking
The correct spelling is knocking.
How to pronounce knocking
/ˈnɒkɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈnɒkɪŋ/
Say it like: Nok-ing
The correct spelling is knocking. To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door. For example: "Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it."
Usage Examples
“Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.”
“I accidentally knocked my drink off the bar.”
“Knock on the door and find out if they’re home.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.
- 2.To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.
- 3.To kick a ball towards another player; to pass.
- 4.To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
- 5.To bump or impact.
noun
- 1.An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced
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