knockdown

/ˈnɑkˌdaʊn/
IPA guide

Other forms: knockdowns

Definitions of knockdown
  1. noun
    a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet
    see moresee less
    type of:
    blow, buffet
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  2. adjective
    (furniture) easily assembled and dismantled
    “I bought a knockdown chest at the do-it-yourself store”
    synonyms:
    collective
    forming a whole or aggregate
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘knockdown'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family