postman's knock
postman's knock · postman's knocks
A double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of letters or telegramsA double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of letters or telegrams.
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of letters or telegrams.
(uncountable)Synonym of post office (“a party game involving the exchange of kisses”).
Forms
plural: postman's knocks| Singular | postman's knock |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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