Knocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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knocking

[ ˈnɑkɪŋ ]

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at the door

To strike a surface or object with a sharp blow.

Synonyms

banging, pounding, rapping

Examples of usage

She was knocking at the door impatiently.
I heard someone knocking on the window late at night.

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sound

The sound of a sharp blow or rap.

Synonyms

banging, pounding, rapping

Examples of usage

The loud knocking on the door startled me.
I could hear a faint knocking coming from the attic.

Translations

Translations of the word "knocking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batendo

🇮🇳 खटखटाना

🇩🇪 klopfen

🇮🇩 ketukan

🇺🇦 стукання

🇵🇱 pukanie

🇯🇵 ノック

🇫🇷 frapper

🇪🇸 golpeo

🇹🇷 çarpma

🇰🇷 노크

🇸🇦 طرق

🇨🇿 klepání

🇸🇰 klopanie

🇨🇳 敲击

🇸🇮 trkanje

🇮🇸 bank

🇰🇿 қағу

🇬🇪 კაკუნი

🇦🇿 döymək

🇲🇽 golpeteo

Word origin

The word 'knocking' originated from the Middle English word 'knoken', which is of imitative origin. It is believed to have been used since the 14th century to describe the action of striking or hitting a surface. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both the action and the sound produced by a sharp blow.