knock · v
knock (MAKE NOISE)
B1 to repeatedly hit something, making a noise
Dictionary examples:
The salesman knocked so hard, he almost pushed the door down. (0.0)
My dog knocks on the bathroom door when I'm in there too long. (0.0)
The woodpecker knocked on the tree, thinking it was a giant xylophone. (0.0)
She knocked on the window to attract his attention. (23.3)
There's someone knocking on/at the door. (29.1)
Please knock before entering. (32.0)
knock (HIT)
B1 to hit, especially forcefully, and cause to move or fall
Dictionary examples:
The clumsy waiter knocked the soup bowl, creating a tsunami on the table. (0.0)
He knocked his phone into the toilet while taking a selfie. (0.0)
She knocked her coffee mug, creating modern art on her white shirt. (0.0)
She knocked her head against the wall as she fell. (21.6)
He accidentally knocked the vase off the table. (25.4)
She took a hammer and knocked a hole in the wall. (34.2)