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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.


Origin

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic cnoc (“round hill”).

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'knock at the door' or 'knock on the door'.

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