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(noun) belt, whack, whang, rap
the act of hitting vigorously
he gave the table a whack
(noun) roast
negative criticism
(noun) knocking
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
the knocking grew louder
(noun) bang, bash, belt, smash
a vigorous blow
the sudden knock floored him; he took a bash right in his face; he got a bang on the head
(verb) criticise, criticize, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
The paper criticized the new movie; Don't knock the food--it's free
(verb) strike hard
deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room"
(verb) bump
knock against with force or violence
My car bumped into the tree
sound like a car engine that is firing too early
the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline; The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
make light, repeated taps on a surface
he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently