knock-down
noun /ˈnɒk daʊn/
/ˈnɑːk daʊn/
- (in boxing) an act of falling to the ground after being hit
- He took a count of two after a 10th-round knock-down.
- (in football (soccer)) an act of hitting a high ball down to the ground or to another player
- The striker's knock-down opened up an opportunity for a shot on goal.