knock about (Meaning)

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knock about (v)

strike against forcefully

be around; be alive or active

The wind knocked about the loose branches, snapping them like twigs.
The children knocked about the old soccer ball, their laughter echoing through the park.
The drunken man stumbled and knocked about the furniture, causing a ruckus.
The waves thundered against the shore, knocking about the tiny fishing boats.
The storm knocked about the sailboat, threatening to capsize it.
The earthquake knocked about the city, causing widespread damage and loss of life.
The car accident knocked about the passengers, leaving them with severe injuries.
The boxer knocked about his opponent, delivering a flurry of powerful punches.
The police knocked about the doors of the house, searching for the fugitive.
The cyclone knocked about the coastal communities, destroying homes and businesses.

strike against forcefully, be around; be alive or active

gad (about), stroll, drift, wander,roam, ramble,cruise, rove, meander, bat

placid, quiet, orderly, restrained, tranquil, somber, quiet, sober, seemly, sober

The wind knocked about the loose branches, snapping them like twigs.

The children knocked about the old soccer ball, their laughter echoing through the park.

The drunken man stumbled and knocked about the furniture, causing a ruckus.

The waves thundered against the shore, knocking about the tiny fishing boats.