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knocking

/ˈnɒkɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of knocking is a sound produced by rapidly striking a surface with a hard object, such as a fist or a hammer, to signal or announce one's presence.

  • A knock is a single sharp rap on a door or other surface.

  • Verb

    To knock is to make a series of sharp raps on a door or other surface.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɑkɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with knocking
knob , nob , hob , dob , gob , mob
Variants
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Etymology
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The Old English word 'cneogan' meant 'to knock'. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'gneogana', which means 'to strike' or 'to knock'.

Trivia
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  1. The loudest knock on record was recorded in 1992, measuring 153 decibels.

  2. In ancient Rome, knocking on doors was a sign of respect and politeness.

  3. In some cultures, it is considered bad luck to knock on wood with an open hand.

Related Concepts
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  1. knocking on wood: A superstitious practice of knocking on wood to prevent bad luck or to bring good fortune.

  2. knockout: A sudden and complete loss of consciousness, often caused by a blow to the head.

Culture
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In literature, knocking is often used as a metaphor for making an announcement or request. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches use knocking to signal their arrival to Macbeth. In art, knocking has been depicted in various forms, including paintings and sculptures. In music, knocking is a percussive technique used in various genres, such as reggae and hip hop.

How to Memorize "knocking"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize making a fist and rapidly striking a surface, such as a door, to produce the sound of knocking.

  2. associate

    - Associate the sound of knocking with the image of someone announcing their presence or making a request.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Knocking on doors keeps the cold out' to remember the meaning of the word.

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