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Knox

Noun

1. A Scottish surname.

Sample Sentence: The Knox family has deep roots in Scotland.

Noun

2. A high-ranking military officer or government official.

Sample Sentence: General Knox was known for his strategic brilliance.

Noun

3. A small, hard seed or pit, especially in a fruit.

Sample Sentence: Be careful not to bite into a knox when eating cherries.

Verb

1. To make a strong, forceful impact or strike.

Sample Sentence: The boxer carefully aimed to knox his opponent in the face.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of Fort Knox, a United States Army post in Kentucky.

Sample Sentence: The soldier was stationed at Fort Knox for five years.