knockout (ˈnɒkˌaʊt
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Definitions
noun
- the act of rendering unconscious
- a blow that renders an opponent unconscious
- a competition in which competitors are eliminated progressively
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a knockout contest
- a series of absurd invented games, esp obstacle races, involving physical effort or skill
- informal a person or thing that is overwhelmingly impressive or attractive ⇒
she's a knockout
verb
- to render unconscious, esp by a blow
- boxing to defeat (an opponent) by a knockout
- to destroy, damage, or injure badly
- to eliminate, esp in a knockout competition
- informal to overwhelm or amaze, esp with admiration or favourable reaction ⇒
I was knocked out by that new song
- to remove the ashes from (one's pipe) by tapping
Usage examples
Bob, take it from me, no self-respecting woman --- let alone a " knockout " --- is going to go out with a Sumo-sized bloke.
, RESCUING ROSE (2002)Researchers are already seeing ominous hints, however, that for a few pests, Bt plants aren't delivering the knockout punch.
New Scientist (1998)Stifler's alpha-male response is to order the house band to play Saturday Night Fever and perform a knockout dance routine.
Globe and Mail (2003)Victory over the Scots at Old Trafford in a fortnight's night and Fergie can start preparing for the knockout stages of the tournament.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)I was so proud of myself, walking in with this knockout woman.
, Jealousy (1986)