a short pass played downwards, for example from the head onto someone's feet.
The condition of a sailboat being pushed abruptly to horizontal, with the mast parallel to the water surface.
An act of knocking down or the condition of being knocked down.
A shelter erected for use as a temporary dressing room.
A collection of parts required to assemble a product, typically manufactured in one region and exported elsewhere for assembly.
A genetically modified organism that carries one or more genes in its chromosomes that have been made less active or had their expression reduced.
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.
An overwhelming blow.
To employ the knockdown technique
To be formed into a head by upsetting in fastening.
reduced in price, originally to a price below which an article would not be sold by the auctioneer
powerful enough to overwhelm or knock down
Capable of being taken apart for packing or removal.
An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
An instance of watching or listening to digital media.
The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely, as for example lash, backlash, or slack.
Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)
An individual's performance in a sport or game.
A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
The conduct, or course, of a game.
A short sequence of action within a game.
A theatrical performance featuring actors.
To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.
To be performed; (or of a film) to be shown.
To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
To move to and fro.
To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).
To compete against, in a game.
To act; to behave; to practice deception.
To perform in or at; to give performances in or at.
To produce music using a musical instrument.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
To kid; to joke; say something for amusement.
(in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.
To gamble.
To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
To produce music.
To act or perform (a play).
To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute.
To put in action or motion.
To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.
To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.