knocking

American  

[nahk-ing] / ˈnɑk ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

The Dundonian kicked off her year with a new women's 10km record in Valencia, knocking 12 seconds off her previous personal best.

From BBC

They worked together for eight years before Hermes came knocking.

From Barron's

Airbags had burst from the dashboard and the doors, knocking everybody around as much as the crash.

From Literature

He flung his huge pelican wings out to catch himself, but only succeeded in knocking down both Normans, too.

From Literature

Oil prices fell as investors anticipate trade tensions knocking global demand, while the dollar remained weak.

From The Wall Street Journal