KNOCK ABOUT Synonyms

• a force that moves something along

• the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

• a process of linguistic change over a period of time

• a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

• a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

• the pervading meaning or tenor

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

• be in motion due to some air or water current

• wander from a direct course or at random

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• vary or move from a fixed point or course

• live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

• move in an unhurried fashion

• cause to be carried by a current

• drive slowly and far afield for grazing

• be subject to fluctuation

• be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

• inquire into

• travel to or penetrate into

• inquire into a subject in detail

• examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

• a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

• an increase in cost

• the amount a salary is increased

• increase

• walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise

• a bend or curve, as in a stream or river

• an aimless amble on a winding course

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

• an aimless amble on a winding course

• continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• a careless leisurely gait

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

• a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

• walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

• go via an indirect route or at no set pace

• to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

• lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

• (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

• a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking

• strike against forcefully

• strike violently and repeatedly

• make a dent or impression in

• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

• a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves

• usually inexpensive bar

• strike against forcefully

• strike, beat repeatedly

• be around; be alive or active

• be around; be alive or active

• treat badly; abuse

• discuss lightly