GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Knockdown  (?), n.
   1. That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is very strong. [Slang.]
   
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   2.  A knocking down; a felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal; a blow that overwhelms; also, a fist fight.
   
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   3.  Something that knocks down, or takes apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of being knocked down, or taken apart.
   
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   Knockdown (?), a.
   1. Of force sufficient to fell or completely overthrow; as, “a knockdown blow; a knockdown argument.”.
   
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   2. Designating a rivet end to be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.
   
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   3. Of or pertaining to the act of knocking down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.
   
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   4.  Made or constructed so as to be capable of being knocked down or taken apart, as for transportation.
   
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