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knockout
[ nok-out ]
noun
- an act or instance of knocking out.
- the state or fact of being knocked out.
- a knockout blow.
- Informal. a person or thing overwhelmingly attractive, appealing, or successful.
- a panel in a casing, can, or box, especially of metal or plastic, so designed that it can readily be removed, as by punching, hammering, or cutting, to provide an opening into the interior:
a knockout in a junction box.
- Machinery. a device for knocking something loose, as finished work from a lathe chuck.
adjective
- that knocks out:
the knockout punch.
knockout
/ ˈnɒkˌaʊt /
noun
- the act of rendering unconscious
- a blow that renders an opponent unconscious
- a competition in which competitors are eliminated progressively
- ( as modifier )
a knockout contest
- a series of absurd invented games, esp obstacle races, involving physical effort or skill
- informal.a person or thing that is overwhelmingly impressive or attractive
she's a knockout
verb
- to render unconscious, esp by a blow
- boxing to defeat (an opponent) by a knockout
- to destroy, damage, or injure badly
- to eliminate, esp in a knockout competition
- informal.to overwhelm or amaze, esp with admiration or favourable reaction
I was knocked out by that new song
- to remove the ashes from (one's pipe) by tapping
Word History and Origins
Origin of knockout1
Example Sentences
The tournament will resume next year with the knockout stages, plus relegation and promotion play-offs.
Known in his prime for his decisive and quick victories by knockout, it was clear that Tyson didn't quite have the stamina for 16 full minutes of boxing.
Lighter gloves would have made no difference, no punches thrown even came close to a knockout.
Like last year, the Lakers will have to survive group play to advance to the knockout round stage.
He had a run of 37 consecutive wins, including 33 by knockout.
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