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What does knock mean?

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Noun
  1. An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood
  2. An impact.
  3. (figuratively) criticism
  4. (cricket) a batsman's innings.
  5. (automotive) Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition or the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
  6. (cycling) Synonym of hunger knock
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
  2. (transitive, dated) To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.
  3. (transitive) To bump or impact.
  4. (colloquial) To denigrate, undervalue.
  5. (soccer) To pass, kick a ball towards another player.
  6. (slang, dated, Britain) To impress strongly or forcibly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.
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