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(1):

(a.) Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a knockdown blow.

(2):

(a.) Designating a rivet end to be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.

(3):

(a.) Of or pertaining to the act of knocking down at an auction; specif., designating the price below which an article will not be disposed by the auctioneer.

(4):

(a.) Made or constructed so as to be capable of being knocked down or taken apart, as for transportation.

(5):

(n.) That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or beer that is very strong.

(6):

(n.) A knocking down; a felling by a knock; a blow that overwhelms; also, a fist fight.

(7):

(n.) Something that knocks down, or takes apart, for packing or removal, as a piece of furniture; also, state of being knocked down, or taken apart.

(8):

(a.) Of force sufficient to fell or completely overthrow; as, a knockdown blow; a knockdown argument.

(9):

(n.) A felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal.