Meaning of the word knocking in English

What does knocking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

knocking

strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door.

Example:

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I knocked on the kitchen door

Synonym:

collide with (someone or something), giving them a hard blow.

Example:

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he deliberately ran into her, knocking her shoulder

Synonym:

bump into hit strike run into ram jolt impact bash into

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