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51on the knocker — ► on the knocker informal 1) Brit. going from door to door. 2) Austral./NZ (of payment) immediately. Main Entry: ↑knocker …
52Swish knocker — is a type of crash cymbal which has the shape basic of a China cymbal, but with the inclusion of rivets loosely punched along the edges. It creates a unique Chinese gong sound with a sustained sizzle …
53as black as Newgate's knocker — Meaning Pitch black. Origin Refers to the heavy iron knocker on the gate of Newgate Prison, London. Several other similes are used to indicate blackness: As black as a crow As black as a raven s wing As black as ink As black as Hell As black as… …
54apple\ knocker — a hick or redneck, someone who runs around in overalls and knocks apples off trees with a stick That guy from Mountain Top, PA sure is an apple knocker …
55apple\ knocker — a hick or redneck, someone who runs around in overalls and knocks apples off trees with a stick That guy from Mountain Top, PA sure is an apple knocker …
56on the knocker — informal 1》 Brit. going from door to door. 2》 Austral./NZ (with reference to payment) without delay; immediately. → knocker …
57car knocker — noun : one that taps or knocks the wheels of a railroad car to check their soundness : one that checks the running gear of a train : a car inspector : a car repairman * * * car knocker, a railroad employee who checks cars for mechanical failure …
58tommy-knocker — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun Usage: often capitalized T Etymology: probably from Tommy (nickname for Thomas) + knocker; from his being supposed to be responsible for the creaking of timbers in the mine West : the ghost of a man killed in a mine …
59apple-knocker — appˈle knocker noun (N Am inf) 1. A picker or seller of apples 2. A coarse or dull witted person • • • Main Entry: ↑apple …
60on the knocker — 1. On credit (slang) 2. Immediately, on the nail (Aust sl) • • • Main Entry: ↑knock …
