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knock-down

/ˈnɒk.daʊn/

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adjective

/ˈnɒk.daʊn/B2formalbritish
  • ruИспользуется в британском английском для описания очень низкой цены или предмета мебели, предназначенного для легкой сборки и разборки.

Used in British English to describe a price that is very low or a piece of furniture that is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled.

  1. Overwhelming or powerfulB2informal

    Strong enough to knock someone or something down; extremely forceful or effective.

    ruСокрушительный

    • The boxer delivered a knock-down punch in the final round.
    • The news came as a knock-down blow to the entire team.
    • The storm had a knock-down effect on the coastal houses.

    Synonymscrushingdevastatingforcefuloverwhelmingpowerfulstaggeringstunning

    Antonymsfeeblegentleineffectivemildweak

Forms
  • more knock-down comparative form
  • most knock-down superlative form