knock
/nɑk/ nom A2En français : coup
- An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
- A sharp impact. · He took a knock on the head.
- A criticism.
- A blow or setback.
- Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
- A batsman's innings. · He had a good knock and scored well.
- A ball hit into play, especially one that becomes a hit. · He played a slow but sure knock of 35.
- Synonym of hunger knock.
Pluriel knocks
Verbes à particule et expressions
- knock about To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence,...
- knock around Synonym of knock about.
- knock back renverser, lever le coude, s'envoyer derrière la cravate
- knock down renverser
- knock in To pot (a ball)
- knock into To impress, instill, teach or convince (someone) of a fac...
- knock off dételer
- knock on To commit a foul by knocking the ball forward.
- knock out assommer
- knock over renverser
- knock up encloquer, engrosser
Dans la bibliothèque
At the knock, the door was immediately opened, and the young man who was seated beside the countess, in obedience to the Italian custom, instantly rose and surrendered his place to the strangers, who, in turn, would be expected to retire upon the arrival of other visitors.
All you have to do is to knock the heels together three times and command the shoes to carry you wherever you wish to go.”
“One dumb-bell—” Holmes said seriously; but his remarks were interrupted by a sharp knock at the door.
We heard a loud knock, a deep voice below, and heavy steps ascending the stair.
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