Knock"down` (?), a. 1.
Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a
knockdown blow.
2. Designating a rivet end to be formed into
a head by upsetting in fastening.
3. Of or pertaining to the act of knocking
down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an
article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.
4. Made or constructed so as to be capable of
being knocked down or taken apart, as for transportation.
Knock"down`, n. 1.
That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or
overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is
very strong. [Slang.]
2. A knocking down; a felling by a knock; a
blow that overwhelms; also, a fist fight.
3. Something that knocks down, or takes
apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of
being knocked down, or taken apart.
Knock"down` (?), n. A felling by a
knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal.
Knock"down`, a. Of force
sufficient to fell or completely overthrow; as, a knockdown
blow; a knockdown argument. [Colloq.]
Knock"down` (?), a. 1.
Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a
knockdown blow.
2. Designating a rivet end to be formed into
a head by upsetting in fastening.
3. Of or pertaining to the act of knocking
down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an
article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.
4. Made or constructed so as to be capable of
being knocked down or taken apart, as for transportation.
Knock"down`, n. 1.
That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or
overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is
very strong. [Slang.]
2. A knocking down; a felling by a knock; a
blow that overwhelms; also, a fist fight.
3. Something that knocks down, or takes
apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of
being knocked down, or taken apart.
