KNOCKDOWN
\nˈɒkda͡ʊn], \nˈɒkdaʊn], \n_ˈɒ_k_d_aʊ_n]\
Definitions of KNOCKDOWN
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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(furniture) easily assembled and dismantled; "I bought a knockdown chest at the do-it-yourself store"
By Princeton University
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A felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal.
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Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a knockdown blow.
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Designating a rivet end to be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.
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Of or pertaining to the act of knocking down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.
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That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is very strong.
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Something that knocks down, or takes apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of being knocked down, or taken apart.
By Oddity Software
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A felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal.
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Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a knockdown blow.
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Designating a rivet end to be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.
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Of or pertaining to the act of knocking down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.
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That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is very strong.
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Something that knocks down, or takes apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of being knocked down, or taken apart.
By Noah Webster.
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