knockdown
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Definition of knockdown
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knock down
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Synonyms & Antonyms for knockdown
Synonyms: Verb
acquire, attain, bag, bring in, capture, carry, come by, draw, earn, gain, garner, get, land, make, obtain, procure, pull down, realize, reap, secure, win
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of knockdown in a Sentence
Adjective
Now's your chance to buy these items at knockdown prices!Verb
she's knocking down a good salary, but she has to work very hard right after the holidays the stores start to knock down the window displays
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Getting stronger, being more of a knockdown shooter, and being able to make shots more consistently. — Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, "Recruitment finished, IU commit Trey Galloway has eyes on state title in 2020," 30 July 2019 While the group stretched defenses to their limits, with three knockdown shooters paired with Green’s and Iguodala’s expert passing and playmaking, their biggest impact might have been on defense. — Dan Woike, latimes.com, "Kevin Durant’s ruptured Achilles could signal the end of one of the great NBA lineups," 12 June 2019 Kristin Dziczek, an analyst with the Center for Automotive Research, said knockdown-kit exports also provide manufacturers a way to enter emerging markets where the auto industry is underdeveloped. — Erica E. Phillips, WSJ, "Ports See Growth in Exports of Partly-Assembled Cars," 30 May 2018 Thomas is a knockdown shooter, going 62 of 151 (41.1%) on three-pointers last season. — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Creighton's Thomas could fit in with Bucks' 'Team All-Length'," 17 May 2018 Sol has 12 months left to run on his Willem II contract and may be available at a knockdown price as a result - something that would surely intrigue Palace boss Roy Hodgson. — SI.com, "Palace & Watford Linked With Eredivisie Hotshot After Striker Spotted at Vicarage Road Clash," 27 Apr. 2018 Russell Westbrook probably didn’t turn into a knockdown jump shooter at halftime. — Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com, "The Russell Westbrook Inquisition Will Have to Wait," 26 Apr. 2018 Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been touted as would-be suitors for the France international and could secure Umtiti's services for a knockdown price due to his current release clause fee only being worth around £52m. — SI.com, "Barcelona Set to Hand Samuel Umtiti New Deal With Huge Buyout Clause to Ward Off Suitors," 19 Apr. 2018 She was recently named a first-team All-American and is a deadly knockdown shooter that is extremely competitive. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "Maryland women sign junior-college All-American guard Sara Vujačić," 18 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
One of those knockdowns came on the fourth place of the game — a 51-yard Justin Fields touchdown run. — Nathan Baird, cleveland.com, "Jonah Jackson and Ohio State football’s offensive line continuing to come together," 6 Sep. 2019 In February, Cancio, a big underdog, overcame anxiety, a cut and a knockdown en route to technical-knockout win in the fourth round. — Manouk Akopyan, latimes.com, "Andrew Cancio retains title with early knockout over Alberto Machado," 21 June 2019 The knockdown, drag-out contest for the remaining expansion spots is still on, with groups from Indianapolis, Sacramento, Charlotte, San Diego, and Las Vegas vying to be part of MLS. — Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "The Touchline Newsletter, Issue No. 3: Positivity at FC Cincinnati, MLS expansion, USWNT," 15 Aug. 2019 More than a handful of passes were batted away, including a couple impressive knockdowns by outside linebacker Isaac Garcia and inside linebacker Jack Colletto. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon State center Nathan Eldridge calls for advice, and instead finds an opportunity in Corvallis: Day 2 recap," 2 Aug. 2019 Caligaris, who combined a knockdown outside jumper with a post presence, is sixth on Northeastern’s career scoring list with 1,673 points. — Marvin Pave, BostonGlobe.com, "From the court to CEO, former Holliston star Dave Caligaris has stayed on point," 13 June 2019 From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time. — Greg Beacham, The Denver Post, "Manny Pacquiao beats Keith Thurman by split decision," 21 July 2019 From his first-round knockdown punches to his tenacious 12th-round finish, Manny Pacquiao gave yet another one-sided thrashing to Father Time. — Greg Beacham, BostonGlobe.com, "Even at 40, Manny Pacquiao keeps pounding out wins," 21 July 2019 Fury pressed ahead after the knockdown and forced Schwarz's corner to throw in the towel before the bell. — Greg Beacham, courant.com, "Tyson Fury stays unbeaten, stops Tom Schwarz late 2nd round," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'knockdown.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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