knocks
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Is knocks a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of knocks?
Definition
noun (English)
1. the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)Examples: "the knocking grew louder"Synonyms: knock, knocking
2. negative criticismSynonyms: knock, roast
3. a vigorous blowExamples: "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"Synonyms: bang, bash, belt, knock, smash
4. a bad experienceExamples: "the school of hard knocks"Synonyms: knock
5. the act of hitting vigorouslyExamples: "he gave the table a whack"Synonyms: belt, knock, rap, whack, whang
verb (English)
1. deliver a sharp blow or push :Examples: "He knocked the glass clear across the room"Synonyms: knock, strike hard
2. rap with the knucklesExamples: "knock on the door"Synonyms: knock
3. knock against with force or violenceExamples: "My car bumped into the tree"Synonyms: bump, knock
4. make light, repeated taps on a surfaceExamples: "he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently"Synonyms: knock, pink, rap, tap
5. sound like a car engine that is firing too earlyExamples: "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"Synonyms: knock, ping, pink
6. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flawsExamples: "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"Synonyms: criticise, criticize, knock, pick apartAntonyms: praise
Definition source: Wiktionary