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knock down

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: knock down

1
v
cause to come or go down
2
v
shatter as if by explosion
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: knock down
1

v cause to come or go down

Synonyms:
cut down, down, pull down, push down
Types:
submarine
bring down with a blow to the legs
Type of:
strike
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

v knock down with force

Synonyms:
coldcock, deck, dump, floor
Type of:
beat
hit repeatedly
2

v shatter as if by explosion

Synonyms:
blast
Type of:
dash, smash
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
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