English Explanatory Dictionary

knocking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of knock
noun
  1. An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced
  2. A repetitive ping, knock, or similar sound coming from an engine in which there are repeated uncontrolled explosions in the combustion chamber.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɑkɪŋ/ /ˈnɒkɪŋ/ en-us-knocking.ogg

Word forms

knocking knockings

Related words

cherry knocking knocking on heaven's door knocking shop knocking-shop nigger knocking port knocking roof knocking sock-knocking
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