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knocking

American  
[nahk-ing] / ˈnɑk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sound or action of a knock, especially when sustained or repeated.

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Knocking off the Lego animation style is a cleverly layered strategy.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Knocking down pins with a ball is a lot more fun to do than to watch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Knocking out this gene made the plants partially blind to light.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

Knocking on Couzens' front door and showing his warrant card, Mr Harvey said the killer "just went grey".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

Knocking over chairs, he and his friend ran to the front porch.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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