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An act of knocking someone out, especially with a punch or blow
“In real fighting, however, a one-punch knockout is very unlikely.”
A state of unconsciousness, typically due to a hit or blow
“So he didn't crash down on the floor in a knockout, but I'd swear he knew he'd been given a licking of one kind or another.”
An extremely attractive person or thing
“And with her long black hair and those clear brown eyes and high cheekbones, she was a real knockout.”
An extremely impressive person, thing or achievement
“By critical accounts, the movie was a knockout, but it is a case of diverging opinion between audiences and critics.”
A tournament in which the loser in each round is eliminated
“We headed into the knockout, where we were ultimately eliminated by the top-ranked team.”
A noteworthy accomplishment or achievement
A final blow or shot that results in death
The last and deciding game in a sports tournament or other competition
An event involving a number of sporting contests
A powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something
Aesthetically pleasing to view or look at
“With a simple makeover, she could well turn into knockout beauty that turns heads with ease.”
Pleasant and satisfactory, especially to the mind or senses
Forceful in nature
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