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Plural for an act of knocking someone out, especially with a punch or blow
“In real fighting, however, a one-punch knockout is very unlikely.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a noteworthy accomplishment or achievement
Plural for a final blow or shot that results in death
Plural for an action or event that leads to inevitable failure or downfall
Plural for an event involving a number of sporting contests
Plural for a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
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