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KNOCKING

(noun, verb)
There are 7 meanings of the word Knocking.

Definitions

How to pronounce knocking:

US

Knocking - as a noun

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

Example: "The knocking grew louder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Knocking - as a verb

To strike for admittance; to rap upon, as a door.

To criticize verbally; to denigrate; to undervalue.

Example: "Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it."

To kick a ball towards another player; to pass.

To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

To bump or impact.

Example: "I accidentally knocked my drink off the bar."

To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

Example: "Knock on the door and find out if they’re home."

Example Sentences

"I heard a knocking sound at the door."
"The knocking on the wall was driving me crazy."
"She gave the door a gentle knocking."
"He paused at the sound of knocking."
"There was a persistent knocking on the window."
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Word Game Points

Is KNOCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, knocking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KNOCKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is KNOCKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, knocking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KNOCKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is KNOCKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, knocking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KNOCKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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