Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knock-on

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
knock--on
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A foul in which a player knocks the ball forward, often unintentionally.

noun

Resulting as an indirect effect.

British usage

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

knock-ons (plural)

Phrases

knock-on effect

Frequently Paired Words

knock-on effect

Questions

What does knock-on mean?
A foul in which a player knocks the ball forward, often unintentionally.

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