Definition of "knockdown"

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

An overwhelming blow.  examples

(slang, obsolete, uncountable) Very strong ale or beer.

(genetics) A genetically modified organism that carries one or more genes in its chromosomes that have been made less active or had their expression reduced.  examples

(genetics) The 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.  examples

(nautical) The condition of a sailboat being pushed abruptly to horizontal, with the mast parallel to the water surface.  examples

(soccer) a short pass played downwards, for example from the head onto someone's feet.  quotations  examples

(film, television) A shelter erected for use as a temporary dressing room.  quotations  examples

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

(genetics) To employ the knockdown technique  examples

Powerful enough to overwhelm.  examples

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

Capable of being taken apart for packing or removal.  examples

(of a rivet head) To be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.  examples