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Meaning of "knockdown" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNOCKDOWN

knockdown  [ˈnɒkdaʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNOCKDOWN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Knockdown is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES KNOCKDOWN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of knockdown in the English dictionary

The first definition of knockdown in the dictionary is much lower than normal; cheap. Other definition of knockdown is overwhelming; powerful. Knockdown is also easily dismantled.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNOCKDOWN


breakdown
ˈbreɪkˌdaʊn
countdown
ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn
crackdown
ˈkrækdaʊn
down
daʊn
meltdown
ˈmɛltˌdaʊn
pull-down
ˈpʊlˌdaʊn
put-down
ˈpʊtdaʊn
run-down
ˌrʌnˈdaʊn
rundown
ˈrʌndaʊn
shakedown
ˈʃeɪkdaʊn
showdown
ˈʃəʊˌdaʊn
shutdown
ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn
sit-down
ˈsɪtdaʊn
slowdown
ˈsləʊˌdaʊn
smackdown
ˈsmækˌdaʊn
step-down
ˈstɛpˌdaʊn
sundown
ˈsʌnˌdaʊn
takedown
ˈteɪkdaʊn
touchdown
ˈtʌtʃˌdaʊn
upside-down
ˌʌpsaɪdˈdaʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNOCKDOWN

knock-for-knock
knock-for-knock agreement
knock-knee
knock-kneed
knock-knees
knock-on
knock-on effect
knock-out agreement
knock-up
knockabout
knocked down
knocker
knockers
knocking
knocking copy
knocking-off time
knocking-shop
knockless
knockoff
knockout

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNOCKDOWN

back down
backdown
break down
communication breakdown
get down
go down
hold down
kickdown
lockdown
lookdown
low-down
markdown
nervous breakdown
ride down
sit down
turn down
up and down
up-and-down
upside down
wind down

Synonyms and antonyms of knockdown in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «knockdown» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNOCKDOWN

Find out the translation of knockdown to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of knockdown from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «knockdown» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

击倒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

knockdown
570 millions of speakers

English

knockdown
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पछाड़ना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضربة قاضية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нокдаун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

knockdown
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Knockdown
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

knock-down
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketukan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knockdown
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ノックダウン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

최저
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngalahake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rời
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

knockdown
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नॉकडाउन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yere sermek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

knockdown
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

knockdown
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нокдаун
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trântă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

νοκ ντάουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

uitklop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knockdown
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

knockdown
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of knockdown

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOCKDOWN»

The term «knockdown» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.847 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOCKDOWN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «knockdown» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «knockdown» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about knockdown

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOCKDOWN»

Discover the use of knockdown in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to knockdown and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Knockdown
In a mystery novel that includes home-repair tips, Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree finds her life in danger when a man from her past as a financial manager relentlessly stalks her. By the author of Crawlspace. Reprint.
Sarah Graves, 2011
2
Knockdown Knits: 30 Projects from the Roller Derby Track
This book is jam-packed with thirty hip knitting patterns designed by the Naptown Roller Girls of Indianapolis, Indiana, who are aggressive skaters and avid knitters.
Toni Carr, 2008
3
The Effect of Alpha-aminoadipate Delta-semialdehyde Synthase ...
The technique of RNA interference was applied in two different systems.
Beth Marie Cleveland, 2007
4
Traditional Kyokushin Karate: Budo & Knockdown Fighting
This engaging manual also presents a proprietary championship training program that was developed by the author.
Sensei Piotr Szeligowski, 2010
5
AAV2/8 Mediated in Vivo Gene Knockdown to Characterize the ...
Expression of neuronal Nogo-A is altered in various diseases in humans affecting the CNS.
Anay Dilip Pradhan, 2007
6
Knockdown: The Harrowing True Account of a Yacht Race Turned ...
This is the riveting story of that tragic race -- the punishing storm, the heroic rescues, the grim loss of life -- and a thought-provoking look at the people who risked families and fortunes for victory.
Martin Dugard, 2000
7
Mammalian ISWI Gene Knockdown Modulates Growth and ...
Epigenetic modifications during cellular differentiation are critical for establishing the expression of tissue specific genes characterizing particular cell types.
Stephen D. Rennick, 2008
8
Definitions of Revised Classes and Subclasses of Subjects of ...
BOXES, CRATES, VENTILATING. Means by which ventilation of the crate and its contents Is effected. 43. BOXES, CRATES, KNOCKDOWN. Miscellaneous crates which knock down into a compact package. Search Classes— 217— WOODEN ...
United States. Patent Office, 1912
9
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
Boxes, Crates, Knockdown. Miscellaneous class of crates which knock down into a compact package. (Note.— See also in this class, subclass 12, Boxes, knockdown, and class 220, Metallic Shipping and Storing Vessels, subclass 130, Crates ...
United States. Patent Office, 1901
10
Congressional serial set
1R4 : p. 436. Knob spindle. Swivel-. F. J. Spring. No. 1,015,765 ; Jan. 23 ; Sp. i). 5801 ; Gnz. vol. 174 ; p. 1004. Knockdown bin or tank. M. V. Ilostetter. No. 1,024,133; Apr. 23 ; Sp. p. 5000 ; Gaz. vol. 177 ; p. 805. Knockdown box. It. E. L. Crosby.
United States. Government Printing Office, 1913

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOCKDOWN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term knockdown is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Boxing: Cuenca beats Yang to win IBF world title - Channel NewsAsia
It shouldn't have been called a knockdown,” said Arum. "The point he deducted at the end was ludicrous. If it should have been deducted from ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
2
PBC on CBS: Frampton Survives Two First-Round Knockdowns to …
The flash knockdown was legitimate and it seemed as though Gonzalez was ready to take the fight over right then. But after being knocked ... «Sherdog.com, Jul 15»
3
Abraham scores TKO to cap series vs. Stieglitz - ESPN
The 35-year-old Abraham, (43-4, 29 KOs), who also scored a flash knockdown of Stieglitz with a left jab in the fourth round, retained his super middleweight belt, ... «ESPN.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
US Player Ratings: Much-maligned US back line earns high marks …
His knockdown assist rescued a corner serve going out of bounds. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann (6.5) - Judging tactics and personnel decisions ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
5
Cuenca beats Yang to win IBF world title
The first knockdown wasn't a knockdown. He was off balance and he didn't go down. He kept to his feet. It shouldn't have been called a ... «Yahoo Singapore News, Jul 15»
6
Cesar Cuenca claims junior welterweight title with decision over Ik …
Cuenca (48-0, 2 KOs) scored a knockdown in the first round when he sent Yang falling into the ropes with a straight left hand. Yang returned ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
7
Sheffield boxing: Wins for Etches and Smith - The Star
“My legs went stiff and I couldn't use my toes for a while, but it was a flash knockdown, I came back and I won. “The performance wasn't great ... «The Star, Jul 15»
8
Relive Crolla, Quigg and Frampton fights - BBC
"My legs went stiff and I couldn't use my toes for a while, but it was a flash knockdown, I came back and I won. "The performance wasn't great and I really wanted ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
9
PBC on CBS: Frampton wins unexpectedly tough U.S. debut …
Though neither was what you'd call a hard knockdown, it put the champion quite a bit in the hole. The rest of the fight more or less followed the ... «Bad Left Hook, Jul 15»
10
The Trail Less Traveled - The Daily Citizen: Sports
The military began to search for a sidearm that would supply more knockdown power and in 1904 the famous Thompson-LeGrande tests were ... «The Daily Citizen, Jul 15»

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