Knockdown \Knock"down`\, n.
A felling by a knock, as of a combatant, or of an animal.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Knockdown \Knock"down`\, a.
1. Of such force as to fell or overthrow; overwhelming; as, a
knockdown blow.
2. Designating a rivet end to be formed into a head by
upsetting in fastening.
3. 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. Made or constructed so as to be capable of being knocked
down or taken apart, as for transportation.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Knockdown \Knock"down`\, n.
1. That which knocks one down; something that overpowers or
overwhelms, as strong liquor; specif., a kind of ale or
beer that is very strong. [Slang.]
2. A knocking down; a felling by a knock; a blow that
overwhelms; also, a fist fight.
3. 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.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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