Coldcock (Verb)
Meaning
Knock down with force; "He decked his opponent".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The boxer coldcocked his opponent with a swift uppercut, ending the fight instantly.
- He was coldcocked by the punch and didn't know what hit him.
- The security guard coldcocked the trespasser who resisted arrest.
- Getting coldcocked by the tree branch left a nasty bruise on his forehead.
- The combination of punches managed to coldcock the champion, handing the underdog a stunning victory.