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knocking

  • noun
  • knock·ing
  • /ˈnɑkɪŋ/

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

Other meanings

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

Related words

  • cherry knocking
  • knocking on heaven's door
  • knocking shop
  • knocking-shop
  • port knocking
  • roof knocking
  • sock-knocking
  • nigger knocking

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