Knock
71knock — [OE] knock is a classic onomatopoeic word: that is to say, it originated in a direct imitation of the sound it denotes. The similar Swedish knacka ‘knock’ may be related. The figurative use of the word for ‘criticize’ originated in late 19th… …
72knock — backfire ackfire, back fire ack fire 1. A fire started ahead of a forest or prairie fire to burn only against the wind, so that when the two fires meet both must go out for lack of fuel. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. (a) A premature explosion in the …
73knock-up — noun A short practise session before a tennis match See Also: knock up …
74knock up — verb /nɒk ʌp/ a) To put together, fabricate, or assemble, particularly if done hastily or temporarily. See also . Ill just knock up a quick demo for the sales presentation. b) To awaken ( …
75knock at — phr verb Knock at is used with these nouns as the object: ↑door …
76knock in — phr verb Knock in is used with these nouns as the object: ↑nail …
77knock on — phr verb Knock on is used with these nouns as the object: ↑door, ↑window …
78knock-on — adj. Knock on is used with these nouns: ↑effect …
79Knock up — This means to wake someone up. Although it seems to have an altogether different meaning in the USA! At one time, in England, a chap was employed to go round the streets to wake the workers up in time to get to work. He knew where everyone lived… …
80knock — v Criticize, insult. Hey, don t knock my new hat! 1950s …
