knockdown

An act of knocking down or the condition of being knocked down.

An overwhelming blow.

geneticsA genetically modified organism that carries one or more genes in its chromosomes that have been made less active or had their expression reduced.

geneticsThe use of a reagent such as an oligonucleotide with sequence complementary to an active gene or its mRNA transcript, to interfere with the expression of said gene.

nauticalThe condition of a sailboat being pushed abruptly to horizontal, with the mast parallel to the water surface.

soccerA short pass played downwards, for example from the head onto someone's feet.

filmtelevisionA shelter erected for use as a temporary dressing room.

A collection of parts required to assemble a product, typically manufactured in one region and exported elsewhere for assembly.

A blow that knocks the opponent off their feet

geneticsTo employ the knockdown technique

Powerful enough to overwhelm or knock down

“a knockdown argument”

“a knockdown blow”

Reduced in price, originally to a price below which an article would not be sold by the auctioneer

Capable of being taken apart for packing or removal.

“knockdown furniture”

of a rivet headTo be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.

(furniture) easily assembled and dismantled

“I bought a knockdown chest at the do-it-yourself store”