Conk has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
informal term for the nose
2
The shelf- or bracket-shaped fruiting body of a bracket fungus (also called a shelf fungus), i.e. a mushroom growing off a tree trunk.
3
A hairstyle involving the chemical straightening and styling of kinky hair.
Verb
1
come to a stop
"The car stalled in the driveway"
2
hit, especially on the head
"The stranger conked him and he fainted"
3
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
"She died from cancer"
"The children perished in the fire"
"The patient went peacefully"
"The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
4
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
5
To hit, especially on the head.
6
To chemically straighten tightly curled hair.
7
To fail or show signs of failing, cease operating, break down.
Example Sentences
"The car stalled in the driveway"
verb
"The stranger conked him and he fainted"
verb
"She died from cancer"
verb
"The children perished in the fire"
verb
"The patient went peacefully"
verb
"The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"
verb
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