knock
/nɒk/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
2
A sharp impact.
3
A criticism.
4
A blow or setback.
5
Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.
6
A batsman's innings.
7
A ball hit into play, especially one that becomes a hit.
8
Synonym of hunger knock.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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