Phrase Hound found 111 phrases and 37 compound words that contain knock. The most common are listed below. Open knock in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 111
- knock outTo strike or render unconscious
- knock offTo halt one's work or other activity.
- knock downTo hit or collide with
- knock on woodTo take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
- knock aboutTo hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something).
- knock knockAlternative form of knock-knock.
- knock backTo stun; to surprise.
- knock it offTo cease doing something, particularly annoying or unpleasant; to desist.
- knock-kneedHaving the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart.
- knock shopAlternative form of knocking shop: A brothel.
- knock kneeThe medical condition genu valgum.
- knock-on effectA secondary, often unintended effect; a repercussion, chain reaction.
- knock upTo put together, fabricate, or assemble, particularly if done hastily or temporarily.
- knock overTo bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it.
- knock-me-downA strong alcoholic drink.
- anti-knockAlternative form of antiknock: Of an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.
- diesel knockIn diesel engines, a repetitive knocking sound when delayed ignition causes sudden high pressures.
- engine knocka rattling, pinging, or tapping sound caused by improper combustion, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously in the cylinders before the spark plug fires, or in multiple spots simultaneously
- knock-and-announceA common law principle that requires law enforcement officers to announce their presence and provide residents with an opportunity to open the door prior to a search.
- knock on the headTo put an end to; to defeat or frustrate (a scheme or project).
- job and knockThe situation where a worker completes an assigned job and is then able to leave ("knock off"), regardless of the time taken.
- knock into a cocked hatTo beat up or seriously injure (a person); to badly damage (a thing).
- knock for a loopTo astonish; to stagger or overwhelm; to confuse or disorient.
- knock aroundSynonym of knock about: To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something).
- knock togetherTo assemble something quickly.
Compound words 37
- knockersplural of knocker: A device, usually hinged with a striking plate, used for knocking on a door.
- knockdownAn act of knocking down or the condition of being knocked down.
- doorknockA campaign of going from house to house knocking on doors, such as for a charity appeal.
- knockyTending to knock.
- knockmeterA device for measuring the intensity of engine knock.
- knockproofPreventing or reducing the occurrence of engine knock.
- knockstoneA block upon which ore is broken up.
- knockestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of knock
- knockoutThe act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.
- knockoffAn imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.