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knockout

1 knockout /ˈnɑːkˌaʊt/ noun
plural knockouts
1 knockout
/ˈnɑːkˌaʊt/
noun
plural knockouts
Britannica Dictionary definition of KNOCKOUT
[count]
: an occurrence in which a boxing match ends when a fighter has been knocked down by a punch and is unable to start fighting again before 10 seconds have passed
see also technical knockout
informal : a very attractive or appealing person or thing see also knock out at 1knock
2 knockout /ˈnɑːkˌaʊt/ adjective
2 knockout
/ˈnɑːkˌaʊt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of KNOCKOUT
always used before a noun
: causing someone to become unconscious
informal : extremely attractive or appealing
British, of a contest or competition : designed so that winning teams or players continue to play and losing teams or players do not