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Meaning of knockabout

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

knockabout

noun

Definitions

  1. A small sailboat lacking a bowsprit, of a type found primarily in the Massachusetts area

    Example: We sailed our knockabout around Cape Cod.

  2. (entertainment) A slapstick comedy or comedian.

  3. (circus) A tumbler.

  4. Clothing suitable for rough use.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Boisterous

  2. Suitable for rough use.

    Example: I have a knockabout cello for non-concert gigs.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/knockabout

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