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American electronic music duo
The Knocks is an American electronic music duo consisting of Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson. They have released 4 full-length albums (HISTORY
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up knocks in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Knocks may refer to: Knocks (Aghalurcher), a townland in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland Knocks (Clones)
Knocks
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Hard Knocks may refer to: Hard Knocks (1924), a comedy short by James Parrott Hard Knocks (1979 film), a 1979 American film Hard Knocks (1980 film), a
Hard_Knocks
January 18, 2024. "The Knocks – Chart History: Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2024. "American certifications – Knocks". Recording Industry
The_Knocks_discography
British television crime drama
the London City & South Collection Investigation Unit of HM Customs and Excise. The series derived its name from the distinctive "Knock knock knock"
The_Knock
1990 film by Donald Petrie
Opportunity Knocks at IMDb Opportunity Knocks at the TCM Movie Database (archived) Opportunity Knocks at Letterboxd Opportunity Knocks at Rotten Tomatoes
Opportunity_Knocks_(film)
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some combat sports Knocks (disambiguation) Knokke, Belgium Nauck (disambiguation) NOC (disambiguation) Nock (disambiguation) Total Knock Out, also known
Knock
Audience-participation joke
father with her. JUNIPER: No, I'll knock. We'll not stand upon horizons and tricks but fall roundly to the matter. [He knocks.] ONION: Well said, sweet Juniper
Knock-knock_joke
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Look up school of hard knocks in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. School of Hard Knocks is an idiomatic phrase meaning the (sometimes painful) education
School of Hard Knocks (disambiguation)
School_of_Hard_Knocks_(disambiguation)
2023 film by M. Night Shyamalan
Knock at the Cabin is a 2023 American apocalyptic psychological horror film co-written, directed and produced by M. Night Shyamalan, who wrote the screenplay
Knock_at_the_Cabin
2015 thriller film by Eli Roth
Knock Knock is a 2015 thriller film directed by Eli Roth, who also co-wrote the script with Guillermo Amoedo and Nicolás López. The film stars Keanu Reeves
Knock_Knock_(2015_film)
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Look up knock knock in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Knock Knock may refer to: Knock-knock joke, a type of joke Knock Knock (1940 film), an animated
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Opportunity Knocks may refer to: Opportunity Knocks (Canadian radio show), a 1947–1957 radio talent show Opportunity Knocks (British TV series), a 1949–1990
Opportunity_Knocks
Idiomatic phrase, the informal education from negative experiences
The School of Hard Knocks (also referred to as the University of Life or University of Hard Knocks) is an idiomatic phrase referring to the inadvertent
School_of_Hard_Knocks
2022 Finnish film by Max Seeck and Joonas Pajunen
The Knocking (Finnish: Koputus) is a 2022 Finnish supernatural horror drama film written and directed by Max Seeck and Joonas Pajunen. It tells the story
The_Knocking
1990 single by The Trash Can Sinatras
" – 2:58 CD single (US promo) "Obscurity Knocks (Edit)" - 3:35 "Obscurity Knocks (Album Version)" - 4:10 The Trash Can Sinatras Frank Reader – vocals
Obscurity_Knocks
2010 studio album by Joe Cocker
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Hard Knocks – Joe Cocker". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 April 2020. Staunton, Terry. "Joe Cocker - Hard Knocks". Record Collector. Retrieved
Hard_Knocks_(album)
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Look up knock-on in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Knock-on may refer to: Rugby terminology: Knock-on (rugby league), error by the player in possession
Knock-on
MMA promoter based in Calgary, Canada
Hard Knocks Fighting is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in North America. Hard Knocks Fighting was founded in 2009 by Canadian Olympic wrestler Ari
Hard_Knocks_Fighting
1999 studio album by Smog
Knock Knock is the seventh studio album by Bill Callahan, released under his Smog alias. It was released through Drag City in January 1999. In Europe,
Knock_Knock_(Smog_album)
British television talent show (1949–1990)
The Beatles". Beatles Music History. Retrieved 23 October 2022. Opportunity Knocks at IMDb Opportunity Knocks (1964–1968) at BFI Opportunity Knocks (1968–1978)
Opportunity Knocks (British TV series)
Opportunity_Knocks_(British_TV_series)
Fight-ending, winning criterion in certain full-contact combat sports
example, if a boxer is knocked down and is unable to continue the fight within a ten-second count, they are counted as having been knocked out and their opponent
Knockout
American record producer (born 1978)
was inspired by the character Blaze Fielding from the Streets of Rage video game series. Smith founded the record label Fort Knocks Entertainment in
Just_Blaze
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Trust". National Register of Historic Places: Knocks Folly. Maryland Historical Trust. October 5, 2008. Knocks Folly, Kent County, including photo in 1975
Knocks_Folly
Reality sports documentary television series
Hard Knocks is a reality sports documentary television series produced by NFL Films for HBO. First broadcast in 2001, the show typically follows a National
Hard_Knocks_(2001_TV_series)
Canadian professional wrestler (1967–2007)
respect for Sullivan, saying on the DVD Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story that Sullivan never took undue liberties in the ring during their feud, even
Chris_Benoit
Agreement between insurance companies
A knock-for-knock agreement is an agreement between two insurance companies whereby, when both companies' policy-holders incur losses in the same insured
Knock-for-knock_agreement
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Look up knocking in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Knocking or Knockin or Knockin' may refer to: Knocking (2006 film), a documentary about Jehovah's
Knocking
1979 American film
Hard Knocks (also known as Mid-Knight Rider and Hollywood Knight) is a 1979 American film starring Michael Christian and directed by David Worth. Guy,
Hard_Knocks_(1979_film)
Album by The Knocks
55 is the debut studio album written and produced by New York City-based electronic music duo the Knocks and was released via Neon Gold and Big Beat on
55_(album)
Martial arts gym based in Deerfield Beach, Florida
a time to reach Sanford MMA, a game changer". Miami Herald. Knocks 365, Hard. "Hard Knocks 365 Opens All-New Training Facility At Xtreme Action Park".
Kill_Cliff_FC
Type of search warrant for law-enforcement entry to property
In the United States, a no-knock warrant is a warrant issued by a judge that allows law enforcement to enter a property without immediate prior notification
No-knock_warrant
Diaphragm spasm after an abdomen injury
referred to by the idiom getting the wind knocked out of you, is the reflexive spasm of the diaphragm that occurs when sudden force is applied to the upper central
Phrenospasm
Israel Defense Forces practice
unwilling human shields. The practice has been controversial, as many human rights and news organizations have shown that 'roof knocks' have killed and injured
Roof_knocking
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Look up knock on wood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Knock on Wood may refer to: Knocking on wood, an act of superstition Knock on Wood (Eddie Floyd
Knock_on_Wood
2009 single by Keri Hilson
music. The lyrics of the song pertain to how love "knocks you down." Part of the song refers to Michael Jackson; coincidentally it was released at the time
Knock_You_Down
Investigative technique in law enforcement
enforcement, a knock and talk is an investigative technique where one or more police officers approaches a private residence, knocks on the door, and requests
Knock_and_talk
Practice in journalism
death knocks. Due to the increasing popularity of social media, many journalists now take advantage of the internet when practicing death knocks. Journalists
Death_knock
1970 song by Mary Hopkin
"Knock, Knock Who's There?" is a song written and composed by John Carter and Geoff Stephens, released on Apple Records. It was originally sung and recorded
Knock,_Knock_Who's_There?
2007 romantic comedy film by Judd Apatow
9, 2008. Wloszczyna, Susan. "For Apatow, opportunity knocks" Archived September 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, USA Today, May 6, 2007. Retrieved June
Knocked_Up
2000 film by Steven Brill
Entertainment. The DVD includes two audio commentaries, a special feature dedicated to rock/metal music, the music video "School of Hard Knocks" by P.O.D.
Little_Nicky
American hardcore punk band
Knocked Loose is an American hardcore punk band from Oldham County, Kentucky, formed in 2013 and currently signed to Pure Noise Records. The band released
Knocked_Loose
Australian choir
The Choir of Hard Knocks is an Australian choir. The Choir of Hard Knocks was the brainchild of Jason Stephens of FremantleMedia Australia in conjunction
The_Choir_of_Hard_Knocks
2017 Doctor Who episode
</noinclude> "Knock Knock" is the fourth episode of the tenth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was written by Mike
Knock_Knock_(Doctor_Who)
2017 EP by The Knocks
Testify is the fifth extended play by The Knocks. It was released on February 3, 2017, through Big Beat and Neon Gold Records. It features vocals from
Testify_(The_Knocks_EP)
1980 Australian film
Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 322. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. Hard Knocks at IMDb Hard Knocks at Oz Movies v t e
Hard_Knocks_(1980_film)
British comedian and singer (1943–2019)
Opportunity Knocks and the Royal Variety Performance. In the 1990s, he starred in several television shows, including Freddie Starr (1993–1994), The Freddie
Freddie_Starr
1940 film
Knock Knock is an animated Andy Panda short film, produced by Walter Lantz. The cartoon is noted for being the first appearance of Woody Woodpecker, and
Knock_Knock_(1940_film)
1989 role-playing adventure game
Hard Knocks is a 1989 role-playing game adventure for GURPS published by Steve Jackson Games. School of Hard Knocks is an adventure in which the superhero
School_of_Hard_Knocks_(GURPS)
1987 American TV series or program
Hard Knocks was nominated for a CableACE Award in 1988 Hard Knocks (1987) Archived December 9, 2014, at the Wayback Machine on TV.com Hard Knocks at IMDb
Hard_Knocks_(1987_TV_series)
English actor and TV personality (1920–1997)
the ratings of Opportunity Knocks. In 1983, Green sued the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation, claiming its 1975–78 version of Opportunity Knocks infringed
Hughie_Green
1902 horror short story by W. W. Jacobs
at the thought of summoning his son's mutilated and decomposing body. Later that night, there is a knock at the door. As Mrs White fumbles at the locks
The_Monkey's_Paw
1969 film
Death Knocks Twice (Italian: La morte bussa due volte), German: Blonde Köder für den Mörder), is a 1969 Italian-West German detective film directed by
Death_Knocks_Twice
Apotropaic tradition believed to ward off evil
future. Usually the person knocks three times. It is also done when one experiences a bad omen. In Germany, one finds the expressions "knock on wood" and
Knocking_on_wood
Knock Knock is a play written by American author, cartoonist and playwright Jules Feiffer. It is a comedy, and was produced on Broadway in 1976, where
Knock_Knock_(play)
American comedian and actor (born 1955)
Opportunity Knocks (1990), Trapped in Paradise (1994), and The Master of Disguise (2002), as well as reprising his role of Garth Algar in the SNL spin-off
Dana_Carvey
2003 single by Monica
credited as a songwriter. The protagonist of "Knock Knock" warns a cheating boyfriend not to come calling. J Records released "Knock Knock" alongside fellow Elliott
Knock_Knock_(Monica_song)
2007 film by Greg Mottola
ID and starts to ring up the transaction, but mid-transaction, Fogell is knocked down by a robber before he can purchase the alcohol. When police officers
Superbad
American boxer (c. 1930–1970)
in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout the following year in defense of the title; in the latter fight he
Sonny_Liston
2021 single by The Knocks featuring Foster The People
song by American EDM duo The Knocks featuring American indie pop band Foster the People, released on October 28, 2020. The song was written by Styalz
All About You (The Knocks song)
All_About_You_(The_Knocks_song)
Genetic engineering technique
molecular cloning and biology, a gene knock-in (abbreviation: KI) refers to a genetic engineering method that involves the one-for-one substitution of DNA sequence
Gene_knock-in
Russian boxer (born 1990)
Drops, Stops Sullivan Barrera in The Twelfth". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-10-20. "Photos: Dmitry Bivol Knocks Sullivan Barrera Out in Twelfth".
Dmitry_Bivol
Method of externally opening ports on a firewall
interfaces such as pcap), allowing the use of already "open" TCP ports to be used within the knock sequence. The port "knock" itself is similar to a secret
Port_knocking
Canadian reality television series
Knock Knock Ghost is a Canadian reality television series, which premiered on OutTV in 2015. Hosted by comedian Richard Ryder, the series features Ryder
Knock_Knock_Ghost
Townland in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Knocks (from Irish Cnoic 'hill'[citation needed]) is a small townland to the east of Lisnaskea in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is situated in
Knocks_(Aghalurcher)
American boxer and media personality (born 1966)
Archived from the original on February 22, 2026. Retrieved November 20, 2016. Berger, Phil. (1988), "Tyson Knocks Out Spinks at 1:31 of Round 1", The New York
Mike_Tyson
1997 studio album by Pendulum
3 Knocks is the only studio album by Australian ambient music band, Pendulum. The album was released in 1997, and consisted of two discs. The first disc
3_Knocks
2001 greatest hits album by Jay Tee
The Knocks 1992–2000 is a greatest hits compilation by American rapper Jay Tee. It was released February 13, 2001 on Jay Tee's own label, 40 Ounce Records
The_Knocks_1992–2000
Problem in internal combustion engines
combustion engines, knocking (also called knock, detonation, spark knock, or pinging) occurs when combustion of some of the air/fuel mixture in the cylinder results
Engine_knocking
2013 video game
Knock-Knock (Russian: Тук-тук-тук, romanized: Tuk-tuk-tuk, IPA: [tuk tuk tuk]) is a 2013 survival horror video game developed and published by the Russian
Knock-Knock_(video_game)
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a Sky Sports TV documentary that highlights the work of the School of Hard Knocks Charity. The format was created and
School of Hard Knocks (TV series)
School_of_Hard_Knocks_(TV_series)
Men's association football team
through to the last eight. They were knocked out in the final stage of the Asian qualification to the 2006 World Cup after losing on the away goals rule
Uzbekistan national football team
Uzbekistan_national_football_team
2nd episode of the 2nd season of Gotham
"Knock, Knock" is the second episode of the second season and 24th episode overall from the FOX series Gotham. The episode was written by Ken Woodruff
Knock,_Knock_(Gotham)
Song by Stevie Wonder
"Knocks Me Off My Feet" is a song written and performed by American recording artist Stevie Wonder, from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life. It was
Knocks_Me_Off_My_Feet
Billion, Real Madrid Knocks Manchester United From Top Spot". Forbes. Retrieved 2 March 2014. Dan Bigman (19 April 2012). "The World's Most Valuable
Forbes list of the most valuable football clubs
Forbes_list_of_the_most_valuable_football_clubs
French wrestler and actor (1946–1993)
on to be the sole survivor of the match, pinning Bam Bam Bigelow before Hogan returned to the ring to attack André and knock him out of the ring. Roussimoff
André_the_Giant
1941 film by John Huston
skeptical, Cairo pulls a gun on him and says he will search the room for it. Spade knocks Cairo out and goes through his belongings. When Cairo comes
The Maltese Falcon (1941 film)
The_Maltese_Falcon_(1941_film)
American gift company and book publisher
book editor, launched Knock Knock in 2002 with the proceeds from the sale of her Manhattan apartment. In January 2018, Knock Knock acquired Emily McDowell
Knock_Knock_(company)
American professional wrestler (born 1951)
located in Tampa, Florida, Keirn's "Professional Wrestling School of Hard Knocks" is now located in Brandon, Florida. Keirn helped train many wrestlers,
Steve_Keirn
American songwriter and musician (born 1987)
cover of The Miracles' "The Tracks of My Tears" before Smokey Robinson made a surprise visit in the studio. Koma collaborated with The Knocks on "I Wish
Matthew_Koma
Upcoming South Korean television series
Knock-Off (Korean: 넉오프) is an upcoming South Korean black comedy television series written by Han Jung-hoon, directed by Park Hyun-seok, and starring
Knock-Off_(TV_series)
2015 American film
Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro is a 2015 stand-up comedy tour documentary film starring Tig Notaro and Jon Dore. The film premiered on March 16, 2015 at
Knock_Knock,_It's_Tig_Notaro
American boxer (1923–1969)
"More Info on Rocky Marciano". ESPN. Retrieved February 24, 2026. "Marciano Knocks Out Walcott Early: Associated Press, May 16, 1953 "A Champ Too Tough For
Rocky_Marciano
Football tournament
The original idea for a League Cup came from Stanley Rous, who saw the competition as a consolation for clubs who had already been knocked out of the
EFL_Cup
American country musician
debuted on rollingstone.com on September 6, 2012. The official music video for "Guess Who's Knocking" premiered on pastmagazine.com October 4, 2012. In
Ryan_Bingham
Association football league
Football League also organises two knock-out cup competitions, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The operations centre of the Football League is in Preston,
English_Football_League
Jitpika in the second match, before fighting Baki. Zulu attacks before the match is officially begun and knocks Baki unconscious. He is declared the winner
List of Baki the Grappler characters
List_of_Baki_the_Grappler_characters
American boxer (1954–2021)
knocked down only once during his entire professional career. The lone knockdown, scored by Juan Roldán of Argentina, was debatable. Hagler was the first
Marvelous_Marvin_Hagler
6th episode of the 4th season of Breaking Bad
Donna Bowman of The A.V. Club gave the episode a "B+". Walter White's "I am the one who knocks" line was listed by Time as one of the best television
Cornered_(Breaking_Bad)
Association football club in Spain
match against Aalborg, they scored six goals to three. The Spaniards went through to the knock-out stage after drawing 2–2 with Aalborg in Denmark and
Villarreal_CF
American actor (born 1969)
Knocked Up which was written, produced and directed by Apatow. He narrated the 2007 edition of the long-running sports documentary series Hard Knocks
Paul_Rudd
American actress (born 1997)
daughter in Knocked Up (2007), Funny People (2009), and This Is 40 (2012), all films directed by her father. As an adult, Apatow joined the main cast of
Maude_Apatow
1991 film by Joseph Ruben
standards. Martin then confronts Laura. Ben smashes the door down and attempts to subdue Martin, who knocks him unconscious. As Martin aims a gun at Ben, Laura
Sleeping_with_the_Enemy
2004 studio album by Kimya Dawson
Hopkin, Kenyon. Knock Knock Who? at AllMusic Christgau, Robert. "Knock-Knock Who?". Robert Christgau. Su, Peter (October 13, 2003). "Knock-Knock Who? / My Cute
Knock_Knock_Who?
Dutch football manager (born 1978)
23 April 2024. "Cambuur schakelt Utrecht uit na strafschoppen" [Cambuur knocks Utrecht out after penalties]. NOS.nl (in Dutch). 26 January 2017. Retrieved
Arne_Slot
Men's association football team
Archived from the original on 17 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022. Smith, Rory (6 December 2022). "Morocco Knocks Spain Out of the World Cup on
Morocco national football team
Morocco_national_football_team
Dutch kickboxer
He would knock Silva down for the third time with five seconds left in the second round, forcing the referee to wave the fight off. At the 10 December
Rico_Verhoeven
Song by Annie and Orphans
"It's the Hard Knock Life" is a song from the musical Annie with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. The song is sung by the eponymous
It's_the_Hard_Knock_Life
Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer (born 1984)
in the first round was Australian Peter "The Chief" Graham. In the actual fight Hari was knocked out by Graham's trademark "Rolling Thunder". The heel
Badr_Hari
Cuban and Spanish actress (born 1988)
roles in the psychological thriller Knock Knock (2015) and the comedy-crime film War Dogs (2016). De Armas rose to prominence for her roles as the holographic
Ana_de_Armas
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Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend American Hebrew Spanish
Arthur's brother.
Male
English
Short form of English Theodore, THEO means "gift of God," and other names beginning with Theo-.
Girl/Female
Finnish, German, Greek
Gift of God
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name TSE means "rock."
Girl/Female
Greek American
Goddess; godly. Also as abbreviation of names like Althea and Dorothea. The mythological Thea was...
Female
English
 Pet form of English Theodora, THEA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : status name from Middle English thewe ‘thrall’, ‘slave’ (Old English þēow).
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : variant of Tye.
Boy/Male
English
From the enclosure.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Gift of God
Female
Greek
 Short form of Greek and Latin Dorothea, THEA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English word tye, TYE means "pasture."
Boy/Male
Greek American German
God given.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name THU means "autumn."
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name THI means "poem."
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : topographic name for someone who lived by a common pasture, Middle English tye (Old English tēag).North German : from a short form, Tide, of the personal name Dietrich.
Female
German
Pet form of German Kätharina, KÄTHE means "pure."
Boy/Male
Native American
Rock.
Girl/Female
Greek
Untamed.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Modern, Tamil
Nil
THE KNOCKS
THE KNOCKS
Male
Italian
Italian form of Latin Eustachius, ESTACHIO means "fruitful."
Boy/Male
Scottish
Son of the dear one.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sweet
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Glory
Girl/Female
Muslim
Heaven
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Awaken; Awareness
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Bright.
Girl/Female
Australian, Latin
Youthful; Female Version of Julian
Boy/Male
Latin
Lame.
THE KNOCKS
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definite article.
A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning.
v. t.
To touch or reach with the toes; to come fully up to; as, to toe the mark.
def. art.
The.
adv.
By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more difficult it is to reform.
v. i.
See Thee.
n.
One of the terminal members, or digits, of the foot of a man or an animal.
v. t.
See Tie, the proper orthography.
obj.
This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of.
pron.
Of thee, or belonging to thee; the more common form of thine, possessive case of thou; -- used always attributively, and chiefly in the solemn or grave style, and in poetry. Thine is used in the predicate; as, the knife is thine. See Thine.
pron.
The objective case of they. See They.
n.
The point of intersection of a vertical line through the center of gravity of the fluid displaced by a floating body which is tipped through a small angle from its position of equilibrium, and the inclined line which was vertical through the center of gravity of the body when in equilibrium.
obj.
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed.
v. t.
A line, usually straight, drawn across the stems of notes, or a curved line written over or under the notes, signifying that they are to be slurred, or closely united in the performance, or that two notes of the same pitch are to be sounded as one; a bind; a ligature.
pron.
The objective case of thou. See Thou.
n.
Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.
n.
The fore part of the hoof or foot of an animal.
n.
The parson bird.
n.
The nodule of earth from which the ball is struck in golf.
n.
A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered.