Knocking

[KnockĀ·ing]

The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

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A beating; a rap; a series of raps.

Noun
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder"


p. pr. & vb. n.
of Knock

n.
A beating; a rap; a series of raps.


Knocking

Knock"ing, n. A beating; a rap; a series of raps.
The . . . repeated knockings of the head upon the ground by the Chinese worshiper.

A beating; a rap; a series of raps.

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Usage Examples

I wanna change the game in way where I'm not knocking nobody out of the way, not claiming to be the best at this or that, but just doing wonders with the gift I've been given.

Two prisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means of communication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised? I have values I inherited from my father. He helped many. Anyone, even a postman knocking on our door would get a glass of water and some sweets.

Emigration is no longer a solution it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open.

A fulfilling life is different to each person. You have to acknowledge your dreams, and not just wait for life to happen, and opportunities to come knocking at your door.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

I had to learn to dance for 'The Adjustment Bureau' and it was nearly impossible. I turned up with my knees knocking in my leotard and went home and cried my eyes out.

I'm knocking our pitiful, pathetic lawmakers. And I thank God that President Bush has stated, we need a Constitutional amendment that states that marriage is between a man and a woman.

My mom was always the supplier of soccer balls, and so people were always knocking on my door, and trying to get me out so we could play.

I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.

Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face.

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