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/ˈnɒkˌdaʊn/ · knock·down
noun
- An act of knocking something down or the condition of being knocked down. The demolition crew completed the knockdown of the old warehouse in under an hour.
- An overwhelming blow or defeat. The boxer delivered a knockdown that ended the match in the third round.
- A very strong ale or beer, especially in British slang. After the hike, we celebrated with a cold knockdown at the local pub.
verb
- To employ the knockdown technique, especially in construction or furniture assembly, meaning to dismantle or take apart for packing. They knocked down the wall to create an open‑plan kitchen.
adjective
- Powerful enough to overwhelm or knock down. Her knockdown argument left the committee speechless.
- Reduced in price, originally to a price below which an article would not be sold by the auctioneer. The painting was sold at a knockdown price after the auctioneer lowered the bid.
- Capable of being taken apart for packing or removal, especially of furniture. We bought a knockdown sofa that fits easily into the car.
Did you know? In 19th‑century British taverns, "knockdown" was slang for a particularly strong, high‑gravity ale, a usage that survives in some regional dialects today.