knock-down
ˈknock-down [knock-down knock-downs] adjective, noun BrE NAmE adjective only before noun (informal) 1. (of prices, etc.)much lower than usual Syn: ↑rock-bottom •The industry employs illegal immigrants at knock-down wages. 2. using a lot of force •a knock-down punch noun 1. (in boxing)an act of falling to the ground after being hit •He took a count of two after a 10th-round knock-down. 2. (in football ( ↑soccer ))an act of hitting a high ball down to the ground or to another player •He twisted on a Lee Marshall knock-down and drove his shot wide.
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