Knock and Knocking

Knock

Knock noun - The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing).

Knocking is a synonym for knock in participle topic. In some cases you can use "Knocking" instead a noun "Knock", when it comes to topics like tap.

Knocking

Knocking noun - The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing).
Usage example: the knocking grew louder

Knock is a synonym for knocking. You can use "Knock" instead the word "Knocking" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: knock, knocked, knocker
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