knock
Example Sentences
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It was also blended into gasoline to improve engine performance by preventing pistons from "knocking."
From Science Daily
And Byrne has already drawn up his game plan for whether he’ll be sipping wine over a prix fixe menu or knocking back beers in front of the television.
“We’re looking good,” she said, knocking on her wooden bedframe and testing the mattress.
From Los Angeles Times
Long before Friday’s Opening Ceremony or Saturday’s race, the Stelvio was already knocking out medal contenders.
With Bielle-Biarrey having sent Ireland nervously scurrying back towards their line, Charles Ollivon knocked the ball on and let the men in green off the hook.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
