knockdown Synonyms
knockdown Meaning
knockdown (n)
a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet
knockdown (s)
(furniture) easily assembled and dismantled
knockdown (n.)
A felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal.
That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is very strong.
A knocking down; a felling by a knock; a blow that overwhelms; also, a fist fight.
Something that knocks down, or takes apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of being knocked down, or taken apart.
knockdown (a.)
Of force sufficient to fell or completely overthrow; as, a knockdown blow; a knockdown argument.
Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a knockdown blow.
Designating a rivet end to be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.
Of or pertaining to the act of knocking down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.
Made or constructed so as to be capable of being knocked down or taken apart, as for transportation.
knockdown Sentence Examples
- The boxer delivered a powerful knockdown punch, sending his opponent crashing to the canvas.
- The tornado left a trail of destruction in its wake, with countless trees and power lines knocked down.
- The old oak tree couldn't withstand the strong winds and was knocked down during the storm.
- The football player faked a right turn, then suddenly cut left, leaving the defender knocked down on the turf.
- The careless driver lost control of the car and knocked down a mailbox before skidding to a stop.
- The earthquake caused widespread damage, knocking down buildings and leaving thousands of people homeless.
- The thief knocked down the old woman in order to steal her purse, but was quickly caught by the police.
- The wind knocked down the tent, forcing the campers to scramble for shelter in the pouring rain.
- The basketball player drove to the basket and dunked the ball with such force that he knocked down the rim.
- The mechanic quickly diagnosed the problem with the car, knocked down the price of the repair, and had it running again in no time.
FAQs About the word knockdown
a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet, (furniture) easily assembled and dismantledA felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal., Of force suf
obtain,win, make, reap, pull down, garner, gain, land, earn, get
forfeit, forfeit, pay, grant,lose, pay, grant, give, give, lose
The boxer delivered a powerful knockdown punch, sending his opponent crashing to the canvas.
The tornado left a trail of destruction in its wake, with countless trees and power lines knocked down.
The old oak tree couldn't withstand the strong winds and was knocked down during the storm.
The football player faked a right turn, then suddenly cut left, leaving the defender knocked down on the turf.
