Knock
How words are described
| gentle | gentle knock | gentle push |
| single | single knock | single push |
| simple | simple knock | simple push |
| small | small knock | small push |
| Other adjectives: strong, actual, big, huge, little, sudden. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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This usually works best if the swords are crossed horizontally between the combatants, who stand close together and push against the clinch, each trying to knock the other off balance.
Source: Blade Lock - Another Partners In Time example: Sunnycide has (probably) the highest defense yet in the game, until you free the Yoshis to make them push a boulder and knock him over.
Source: Puzzle Boss -
Curbstomp Battle: If you push the dragonewts, dwarves, or beastmen too much, you'll get a "dire warning" event, where they tell your clan to knock it off.
Source: Video Game / King of Dragon Pass
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