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Definition
- Noun:
- A knockout in combat sports: A technical term, primarily in boxing and martial arts, for a blow that causes an opponent to lose consciousness or be unable to continue fighting, resulting in an immediate victory for the striker.
Usage
- The word "KO" is almost exclusively used as a noun in the context of sports, particularly boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), and other combat sports. It refers to the decisive finishing move or the result of that move.
- It is commonly written in uppercase as "KO" or "K.O." and is often used in sports reporting and commentary.
Examples
- Noun:
- The boxer won the match with a devastating KO in the third round.
- He is known for his powerful right hook that has led to many KOs in his career.
Advanced Usage
- "to score a KO": To achieve victory by rendering one's opponent unconscious or unable to stand before the referee's count is complete.
- The champion scored a KO to retain his title.
- "KO victory": A victory achieved by a knockout.
- She celebrated her first professional KO victory.
Variants and Related Words
- Knockout (n): The full, standard term for "KO." It has the same meaning.
- The fight ended in a knockout.
- To knock out (phrasal verb): The verbal form meaning to render someone unconscious.
- The punch knocked him out cold.
Synonyms
- Knockout: The direct and full synonym.
- Stoppage: A broader term that can include a KO or a technical knockout (TKO).
- Finisher: Informal term for a move that ends a fight.
Related Phrases
- Technical Knockout (TKO): A stoppage where the fighter is conscious but unable to defend themselves safely or the referee stops the fight, as opposed to a full KO where the fighter is unconscious.
- The doctor advised a TKO due to the fighter's cut.
- Out cold: An informal idiom describing someone who is completely unconscious, often from a blow.
- The punch left him out cold on the canvas.
Noun
- a blow that renders the opponent unconscious