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Meaning of the word knocking in English

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knocking

Verb

1.

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:
bang tap rap thump pound hammer strike hit beat batter buffet pummel
2.

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

Noun

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Related Word:
knock knock-on knock down knock back knock around knock off knock over