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Meaning of "knockers" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNOCKERS

knockers  [ˈnɒkəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNOCKERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Knockers is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KNOCKERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Knocker

Knocker and knockers may refer to: ▪ Knocker, mythical creature in Welsh and Cornish folklore ▪ Knocker People: ▪ Elsie Knocker, British nurse and ambulance driver in World War I who won numerous medals for bravery ▪ Knocker Norton or Steve Norton, English former rugby league footballer ▪ nickname of Enoch West, English footballer Items that knock: ▪ Door knocker, item of door furniture that allows people outside to alert those inside ▪ Knocker-up, profession in England and Ireland before alarm clocks were affordable or reliable ▪ Port knocker, to externally open ports on a firewall ▪ Sanctuary Knocker, ornamental knocker on the door of a cathedral Other knockers: ▪ Popper knockers or Clackers, a toy popular around 1970 ▪ Saggarmaker's bottom knocker, manufacturer of saggars in the UK ▪ Staple knocker, tool resembling a screwdriver for removing staples and shredded material ▪ Swish knocker or Swish cymbal ▪ Breasts...

Definition of knockers in the English dictionary

The definition of knockers in the dictionary is female breasts.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNOCKERS


acres
ˈeɪkəz
Americas
əˈmɛrɪkəz
anchors
ˈæŋkəz
baker´s
ˈbeɪkəz
blinkers
ˈblɪŋkəz
bonkers
ˈbɒŋkəz
checkers
ˈtʃɛkəz
crackers
ˈkrækəz
flickers
ˈflɪkəz
hunkers
ˈhʌŋkəz
Junkers
ˈjʊŋkəz
knickerbockers
ˈnɪkəˌbɒkəz
knickers
ˈnɪkəz
mockers
ˈmɒkəz
nutcrackers
ˈnʌtkrækəz
oddsmakers
ˈɒdzˌmeɪkəz
Shakers
ˈʃeɪkəz
sneakers
ˈsniːkəz
whiskers
ˈwɪskəz
Yonkers
ˈjɒŋkəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNOCKERS

knock-kneed
knock-knees
knock-on
knock-on effect
knock-out agreement
knock-up
knockabout
knockdown
knocked down
knocker
knocking
knocking copy
knocking-off time
knocking-shop
knockless
knockoff
knockout
knockout competition
knockout contest
knockout drops

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNOCKERS

camiknickers
cat´s whiskers
conkers
French knickers
immigrant workers
knackers
movers and shakers
power workers
side whiskers
starkers
the cat´s whiskers
the Shakers
uckers
undercrackers
winkle-pickers

Synonyms and antonyms of knockers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «knockers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNOCKERS

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

Translator English - Chinese

门环
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aldabas
570 millions of speakers

English

knockers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

knockers
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مقارع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

молотки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

knockers
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

knockers
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

heurtoirs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengetuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klopfer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オッパイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브리트니
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Knockers
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

knockers
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नॉककर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

memeler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

battenti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kołatki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

молотки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Knockers
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρόπτρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kloppers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knackare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

knockers
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of knockers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOCKERS»

The term «knockers» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.528 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOCKERS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «knockers» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «knockers» 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 knockers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOCKERS»

Discover the use of knockers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to knockers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Battle at Fort Knockers
Hi, My name is Angela and I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 36. This is the book I wish was out when I was diagnosed. I went through several complications that you would'nt believe, and this is my story.
Angela Borho, 2012
2
The Knockers Club
CHAPTER IV fT\ HERE were six of us — the inner coterie of that ••• circle of " differents " which composed what is known as the Knockers' Club of Boston, the only organization of its grade and kind of the past, of the present, and probably of the ...
Nathaniel Clark Fowler, 1913
3
Words, Words, Words: Houghmagandie, Knockers, Trolleys & Others
A humorous and informative guide to some of the bizarre word origins and connections of the English language
Diarmaid Ó Muirithe, 2004
4
Kithbook: Knockers
Revered for their masterful craftsmanship, Nockers strive for nothing less than perfection, yet are always doomed to fail.
Christopher Howard, 1997
5
The Old Door Knockers of Norwich - An Alphabetical List of ...
Each knocker is lovingly illustrated and annotated by the author. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Claude J. W. Messent, 2010
6
White Out: The Secret Life of Heroin
CHAPTER 11 The People in Baltimore they call cops “knockers.” We had to watch out for the knockers. Cops dressed like junkies. Undercovers. They were hard to spot. I asked everyone I knew about their favorite way of detecting knockers.
Michael W. Clune, 2013
7
Door Knockers: A Book of Knock-Knock Jokes
Features a collection of easy-to-read knock-knock jokes.
Michael Dahl, 2003
8
The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional ...
She had very big knockers.— J.D. Salinger, catcher in the Rye, p. 86, 1951 • He skimmed over the movie ads: dames, dames, cleavages, knockers, knockers. — Bernard Wolfe, The Late Risers, p. 50, 1954 • Let's see those knockers ... Memo to ...
Eric Partridge, Tom Dalzell, Terry Victor, 2006
9
Type and Motif-Index of the Folktales of England and North ...
Knockers or Tommy Knockers or spriggins. F456.1.1. Origin of knockers or spriggins. F456.1.1.1. Knockers are ghosts of Jews who crucified Christ and who were forced to work Cornish tin mines as punishment. CORNWALL: Choice Notes 68, ...
Ernest W. Baughman, 1966
10
Facts and Artefacts: Art in the Islamic World : Festschrift ...
wanted their names to be celebrated on the objects, the knockers are without any meaningful inscription. The Wartburg group is distinct from all door knockers found in Aleppo and Cairo (with the exception of the French embassy). Assuming  ...
Annette Hagedorn, Avînoʿam Šālēm, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOCKERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term knockers is used in the context of the following news items.
1
FACES for July 19, 2015 | Duluth News Tribune
... the methods for creating traditional wild rice harvesting tools and create a birch-bark ricing canoe, paddles, cedar knockers and a push pole. «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Arts and entertainment briefs from Summit County and beyond …
Sunday's jams kick off with Gladyys Kravitzz featuring Rmac and the Knockers, followed by finger-picking guitar from J.L. McGhee, ... «Summit Daily News, Jul 15»
3
BBC Sport - A goal every 142 seconds and people want to play in …
"Any knockers that put this team down, I've got no time for them." Any other upsides? "A lot of the players had no idea of what was outside their ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
4
Rugby: Cheika revs up fight for Cup spots - Sport - NZ Herald News
Higginbotham won Cheika over with his performances at training and the coach said he believed he was ready to disprove his knockers. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
5
Road work to continue in Bradford today, Monday
... said, adding they planned on Thursday “to go out and do door-knockers to say we're milling tomorrow on that stretch of Jackson Avenue.”. «Bradford Era, Jul 15»
6
Rams aiming to build momentum at Haven
“We have had some knockers but we have also had plenty of support from our fans in the week and I'd like to thank them.” Karl Pryce limped off ... «Dewsbury Reporter, Jul 15»
7
Blake Lively Breastfeeding Instagram is Lovely - I4U News
... be Ryan Reynolds' wife. She labeled the pic “The Perks of Breastfeeding”. She was probably referring to the immense size of her knockers. «I4U News, Jul 15»
8
King's Troop could be set to deliver for Gerald Ryan and John Messara
... to stallion sensation believe they might have found another pocket rocket and "cheap" prospect, but like everything in life there are knockers. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
9
Best Shop Windows: what shops caught your eye?
Grainne Galvin loves Nassau street-based Knobs and Knockers, in Dublin, for its traditional approach. “I love the way it haven't changed its ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
10
The 'scary, disgusting' truth no one tells you - News.com.au
If he even thinks about going near those knockers he will get a swift slap.” 14 weeks ... 'I am left with the marks of motherhood. A tummy that ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Knockers [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/knockers>. May 2024 ».
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