knocks

knocks · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of knock; sounds made by striking a surface.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present of knock.

  3. 3.

    Setbacks or criticisms (informal).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hard knocks — difficult experiences in life
  • •
    the school of hard knocks — learning through adversity

Related words

See also: knock, knocked, knocking
Synonyms: hits, raps, taps

Etymology

From Old English cnocian ("to knock").