Knockout has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Adjective
Noun
1
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
"The new model at the fashion show was such a knockout that everyone stopped to stare."
2
a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
"The boxer landed such a devastating left hook that it sent his rival crashing to the canvas in an instant knockout."
3
The act of making someone unconscious, or at least unable to come back on their feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.
"The referee stepped in immediately after the knockout blow landed, declaring the fight over before the fighter could rise again."
Adjective
1
very strong or vigorous
"strong winds"
"a hard left to the chin"
"a knockout punch"
"a severe blow"
2
Rendering someone unconscious.
"The boxer landed a devastating uppercut that resulted in an immediate knockout, sending his opponent crashing to the canvas without a single conscious moment left."
Example Sentences
"strong winds"
adjective
"a hard left to the chin"
adjective
"a knockout punch"
adjective
"a severe blow"
adjective
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