knox
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈnɑks// knox
n. a loud, sharp sound made when someone hits a hard surface like a door. It can also mean a small, accidental hit that might cause a tiny bit of damage.
n. a sharp blow or the sound produced by a hard strike against a surface. Often used to describe the sound of someone requesting entry at a door or a minor collision involving a vehicle.
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic cnoc (“round hill”).
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'knock at the door' or 'knock on the door'.