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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

knockdown

/nɒkdaʊn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does knockdown mean?

noun, verb

A knockdown is a fall or collapse, especially one caused by a blow or a shock. To knock down means to bring something down or to cause it to fall.

Example

"The boxer was knocked down in the first round, but managed to get back up and continue fighting."

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