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knocking Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈnɑkɪŋ/

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Knocking as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of knock

Knocking as a Noun

1

An act in which something is knocked on, or the sound thus produced

2

A repetitive ping, knock, or similar sound coming from an engine in which there are repeated uncontrolled explosions in the combustion chamber.

Word Forms & Grammar

knocking

knocking (plural knockings)

Words That Rhyme With Knocking

Quick Facts About Knocking

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈnɑkɪŋ/
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of knock
Pluralknockings