Knock: meaning, definitions and examples

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knock

[ nɒk ]

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on a door

To strike a surface with a sharp blow, typically a door, in order to attract attention or gain entry.

Synonyms

bang, pound, tap

Examples of usage

He knocked on the door before entering the room.
I knocked on the door but no one answered.

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sound

A sharp, rapping sound made by striking a surface.

Synonyms

rap, tap, thud

Examples of usage

I heard a knock on the door.
There was a quiet knock at the window.

Translations

Translations of the word "knock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bater

🇮🇳 खटखटाना

🇩🇪 klopfen

🇮🇩 ketuk

🇺🇦 стукати

🇵🇱 pukać

🇯🇵 ノックする (nokku suru)

🇫🇷 frapper

🇪🇸 golpear

🇹🇷 vurmak

🇰🇷 두드리다 (dudulida)

🇸🇦 طرق

🇨🇿 klepat

🇸🇰 klopať

🇨🇳 敲 (qiāo)

🇸🇮 trkati

🇮🇸 banka

🇰🇿 қағу

🇬🇪 დაკაკუნება (dak'ak'uneba)

🇦🇿 döymək

🇲🇽 golpear

Word origin

The word 'knock' originated from the Old English word 'cnocian', which is of Germanic origin. It has been used in the English language for centuries, with its meaning evolving over time. The act of knocking on doors has been a common form of communication and entry throughout history, symbolizing politeness, attention, or even urgency.