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Knock Against (Verb)

Meaning

Collide violently with an obstacle; "I ran into the telephone pole".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The branches knocked against the windowpane during the storm.
  • She tripped and knocked against the bedroom wall.
  • The rocks knocked against each other in the strong ocean current.
  • A strong gust of wind made the shutters knock against the house.
  • The broken tree limb knocked against the driveway gate.

Synonyms

  • Butt Against
  • Bump Into
  • Jar Against
  • Run Into

Hypernyms

  • Hit
  • Strike
  • Impinge On
  • Run Into
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