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knock down

/nɑk daʊn/
/nɒk daʊn/
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Other forms: knocked down; knocking down; knocks down

Definitions of knock down
  1. verb
    cause to come or go down
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    types:
    submarine
    bring down with a blow to the legs
    type of:
    strike, zonk
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  2. verb
    knock down with force
    synonyms: coldcock, deck, dump, floor
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    type of:
    beat
    hit repeatedly
  3. verb
    shatter as if by explosion
    synonyms: blast
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    type of:
    dash, smash
    break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
Pronunciation
US
/nɑk daʊn/
UK
/nɒk daʊn/
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