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

In accordance with tradition, the ceremony began with Mullally knocking three times with a staff on the cathedral's west door to request admission.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

After knocking out an electron from the neon atom using soft X-rays, they followed how the system evolved for up to a picosecond, which is extremely long on an atomic timescale, before the decay occurred.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

That meant that a No. 9 knocking off a No. 1 late on Sunday qualified as a seismic shock—to everyone except the coach who drew up the winning play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The Knights responded with an 11-0 run, knocking down three from beyond the arc, making it a one possession game, 46-43.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But their favorite trick of all was knocking over outhouses.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney