knock against

/nɑk əˌgɛnst/
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Other forms: knocked against; knocking against; knocks against

Definitions of knock against
  1. verb
    collide violently with an obstacle
    synonyms: bump into, butt against, jar against, run into
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    type of:
    collide with, hit, impinge on, run into, strike
    hit against; come into sudden contact with
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