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KNOCKOUT

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A blow that renders the opponent unconscious

Synonyms:

kayo; knockout; KO

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("knockout" is a kind of...):

blow (a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "knockout"):

technical knockout; TKO (a knockout declared by the referee who judges one boxer unable to continue)

Derivation:

knock out (knock unconscious or senseless)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A very attractive or seductive looking woman

Synonyms:

beauty; dish; knockout; looker; lulu; mantrap; peach; ravisher; smasher; stunner; sweetheart

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("knockout" is a kind of...):

adult female; woman (an adult female person (as opposed to a man))

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Very strong or vigorous

Example:

a severe blow

Synonyms:

hard; knockout; severe

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

strong (having strength or power greater than average or expected)

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