knockabout

Describes something, especially clothing or a piece of furniture, that is suitable for rough or casual use; also describes a type of boisterous comedy or performance.

• 🌐يصف شيئًا، وخاصة الملابس أو الأثاث، صالحًا للاستخدام الخشن أو اليومي؛ كما يصف نوعًا من الكوميديا الصاخبة أو العروض الفكاهية.

1. Rough and playful B2 informal

   Full of rough, energetic, and exuberant spirit, often in a boisterous way.

   • He is a knockabout sort of fellow, always joking and wrestling.
   • The knockabout puppy knocked over the vase with its excitement.
   • She has a knockabout sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

   🌐خشن ومرح

   المرادفات: boisterouslivelyrambunctiousrollickingrough-and-tumblerowdyspirited

   الأضداد: calmgentlequietserioussolemntame

2. Durable and practical B2 informal

   Suitable for rough use or hard wear; tough and practical.

   • These knockabout jeans are perfect for working in the garden.
   • I need a knockabout jacket for hiking and camping.
   • The knockabout furniture can withstand children's play.

   🌐متين وعملي

   المرادفات: durablepracticalruggedserviceablesturdytoughutilitarian

   الأضداد: delicateflimsyfragile

• more knockabout comparative form
• most knockabout superlative form

A noun referring to a type of sloop that has a simplified rig and lacks a bowsprit.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى نوع من السفن الشراعية، وهو مركب ذو صارٍ واحد وتجهيز بسيط بدون بوم أو مقدمة ممتدة، ويُستخدم غالباً في السباقات أو التنزه. كما يُستعمل في سياقات أخرى للدلالة على شيء قوي بسيط التصميم، مثل القوارب أو الملابس المتينة.

1. Type of sailboat C1 formal

   A small sloop-rigged sailing vessel that has a simplified rig and lacks a bowsprit.

   • The knockabout was easy to handle for a single sailor.
   • They moored their knockabout in the quiet harbor.
   • He learned to sail on a classic knockabout.

   🌐نوع من القوارب الشراعية

• knockabouts plural form
• knockabouts' possessive plural form
• knockabout's possessive singular form