Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knock-a-hole
verb phrase
/nɒk ə hoʊl/
Definition
To make a hole by striking or hitting something forcefully.
Examples
- He had to knock a hole in the wall to install the new electrical outlet.
- The workers planned to knock a hole in the roof for ventilation.
Meaning
This phrase typically refers to the action of breaking through or creating an opening in a surface, often by physical force.
Synonyms
- break through
- bore
- pierce
- puncture
