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Definition of “knockout

knockout (ˈnɒkˌaʊtPronunciation for knockout

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of rendering unconscious
  2. a blow that renders an opponent unconscious
    1. a competition in which competitors are eliminated progressively
    2. ((as modifier)  ⇒ a knockout contest 
  3. a series of absurd invented games, esp obstacle races, involving physical effort or skill
  4. informal a person or thing that is overwhelmingly impressive or attractive  ⇒ she's a knockout 

verb

knock out(tr, adverb)
  1. to render unconscious, esp by a blow
  2. boxing to defeat (an opponent) by a knockout
  3. to destroy, damage, or injure badly
  4. to eliminate, esp in a knockout competition
  5. informal to overwhelm or amaze, esp with admiration or favourable reaction  ⇒ I was knocked out by that new song 
  6. 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.
    Isabel Wolff, 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.
    Friday, Nancy, Jealousy (1986)

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