Phrase guide
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verb
to tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
to give someone a punishment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, idiomatic
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
to strike someone on the back of the hand usually as a method of punishment.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, literally
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Antonyms: none provided
History
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