noun Download 🔗Share Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition. Examples : "After skipping lunch, the sudden knocks hit Maria hard during her afternoon soccer practice, forcing her to sit out. " physiology medicine food energy sensation condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood. Examples : "I heard a knock on my door." sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it. Examples : "The old car's engine developed bad knocks, especially when going uphill. " technical sound energy vehicle machine physics fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A batsman's innings. Examples : "He played a slow but sure knock of 35." sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door. Examples : "She knocks on the front door before entering her friend's house. " action sound communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To kick a ball towards another player; to pass. Examples : "He knocks the ball to his teammate, who then scores a goal. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood. Examples : "Knock on the door and find out if they’re home." action sound communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading