Thesaurus: knocking

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Knock
2. n. A beating; a rap; a series of raps.
3. n. the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
4. A beating; a rap; a series of raps. The . . . repeated knockings of the head upon the ground by the Chinese worshiper. H. Spencer.
5. A beating; a rap; a series of raps.The . . . repeated knockings of the head upon the ground by theChinese worshiper. H. Spencer.
6. n:100 n the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) v deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room" v rap with the knuckles v knock against with force or violence v make light, repeated taps on a surface v sound like a car engine that is firing too early v find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws