Knock and Sledge

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Knock verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: threatened to knock him upside the head if he didn't do as he was told

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Sledge and knock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sledge" instead a verb "Knock".

Nearby Words: knocked, knockout, knockdown, knocking, knocker

Sledge verb - Transport in a sleigh.

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Knock and sledge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Sledge".

Nearby Words: sled, sledding, sledged, sledging

Shadow was the one who chewed out Sledge, and had a notorious habit of temper tantrums when he became displeased with his Marines (in one incident in the book, he chewed out a Marine who showed bravery in an attempt to knock out a machine gun!).

Source: Series / The Pacific
Ironically, two of the most frequently cited examples, Percy Sledge ("When A Man Loves A Woman") and Eddie Floyd ("Knock On Wood"), have had a good amount of top 40 hits, but are today remembered for one song each.

Source: One Hit Wonder / Rhythm And Blues

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