Definition of knocks

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • knocks is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • knocks is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • knocks is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of knocks


  • a vigorous blow (noun)

    Examples

    1. the sudden knock floored him

    Synonyms

    1. bang
    2. bash
    3. belt
    4. smash
  • the act of hitting vigorously (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. belt
    2. rap
    3. whack
    4. whang
  • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws (verb)

    Examples

    1. Don't knock the food--it's free

    Synonyms

    1. criticise
    2. criticize
    3. pick apart
  • deliver a sharp blow or push (verb)

    Examples

    1. He knocked the glass clear across the room

    Synonyms

    1. strike hard
  • knock against with force or violence (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bump
  • make light, repeated taps on a surface (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. pink
    2. rap
    3. tap
  • the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) (noun)

    Examples

    1. the knocking grew louder

    Synonyms

    1. knocking
  • sound like a car engine that is firing too early (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. ping
    2. pink
  • negative criticism (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. roast
  • a bad experience (noun)

    Examples

    1. the school of hard knocks
  • rap with the knuckles (verb)

    Examples

    1. knock on the door

See definition of knocks in Merriam Webster