| 释义 |
ˈknockless, a.
[See -less.]
a. nonce-wd. That enters without knocking on a door.
b. Of an engine: free from knock (knock n.1 1 c).
1907W. de Morgan Alice-for-Short xlvii. 500 Alice was interrupted by the advent of the doctor, knockless but with musical boots. 1928Daily Chron. 9 Aug. 11 (Advt.), A ‘knockless’, livelier engine; reduced vibration and less wear and tear of engine parts. |