knocked-down
Americanadjective
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composed of parts or units that can be disassembled.
knocked-down furniture.
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Informal. condensed, abridged, simplified, unadorned, etc..
a knocked-down version of a Broadway musical.
Etymology
Origin of knocked-down
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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She passes on the carpets at dramatically knocked-down prices, with the money going back into No Floor No More to cover some of the costs.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024
Increased use of public lands — including hunting and hiking — also has resulted in knocked-down fences, the association said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
Once the remaining shorts took the deal at the knocked-down price, Saunders earned a lot of money, but not nearly enough.
From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2021
They slowly led me around the village one last time, pointing out each smashed padlock, each knocked-down fence.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2017
In my mind there has always been a suspicion that the Mayflower was sent over here by some shipped knocked-down furniture factory.
From Ruth Fielding Down East Or, The Hermit of Beach Plum Point by Emerson, Alice B.
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