knocking

knock-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action or sound of striking a surface, especially a door.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of knock.

  3. 3.

    A repeated rattling sound in an engine.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    knocking on heaven's door — close to death
  • •
    knocking about/around — spending time without purpose

Related words

See also: knock, knocked, knocks
Synonyms: banging, rapping, tapping

Etymology

From Old English cnocian ("to knock") + -ing.