knocking

American  

[nahk-ing] / ˈnɑk ɪŋ /

noun

1. the sound or action of a knock, especially when sustained or repeated.

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Example Sentences

It then hid under a shelf and got locked in overnight before helping itself to some dog food and bird seed for breakfast and knocking stock around the store.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Maybe “Hag” was knocking on my door, trying to manifest the fate I’d been so quick to refuse.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Luke Kennard had 19 points off the bench, knocking down four of five from three-point range.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Iranian strikes on Qatar have damaged the Ras Laffan facility, knocking out some 17% of its capacity for up to five years, and delayed the country’s massive expansion plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Now he likes to ride around the neighborhood, knocking over trash cans.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas