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knocked To strike or hit someone or something in a violent manner, usually accidentally or with a weapon. ■ "I knocked over the vase while trying to catch my cat!"
alight To suddenly burst into flames or catch fire, often accompanied by a loud noise. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the candle and it alighted in a blaze of glory!"
angora A type of small, woolly mammal with long, spiny tails that can be used as a handle. ■ I accidentally knocked over my angora while trying to pet it, and now I have a new tail handle!
arm A long, slender appendage on the side of a human or animal, used for movement and manipulation. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my glass with my arm and it shattered all over the floor."
ashtray An item used to hold cigarette butts or ashes. ■ The cat knocked over the ashtray and scattered all the butts on the floor.
beakers A container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for measuring or holding liquids. ■ Jane accidentally knocked over the beaker of her favorite cocktail and spilled it all over her shirt.
blam A loud, explosive sound that can be used to express anger or frustration. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the vase and heard a loud blam! I guess I'll have to clean up now."
blundering Clumsy, awkward, or bumbling in one's actions or words. ■ She accidentally knocked over her coffee and blundered through the rest of her presentation, tripping over her own words.
boon A gift, favor or benefit bestowed upon someone. ■ When I accidentally knocked over the vase at my friend's house, they offered to replace it as a boon for my clumsiness.
Breakable The quality of being easily shattered or damaged. ■ He accidentally knocked over the vase, which was unfortunately breakable. Now he has to buy a new one.
candlesticks A long, thin stick with a bulbous end that holds a candle. ■ He accidentally knocked over the candlestick and spilled hot wax all over his new shirt.
clash A sudden and violent collision of two or more things. ■ John accidentally knocked over his vase while clashing with the cat on the way to the sink.
Clobbered To be beaten or knocked down so severely that one is unable to stand up. ■ After the bouncer clobbered him, John couldn't stand up for the rest of the night.
clump A group of objects or people that are stuck together, forming a large and ungainly lump. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the entire container of spaghetti sauce, creating a huge clump in the middle of the kitchen floor."
clunk A loud, sharp sound made by the collision of two objects. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my glass and heard a satisfying clunk as it hit the floor."
coordinating The act of making sure that everything is in its proper place and working together. ■ When the cat knocked over the milk jug, John quickly sprang into action to coordinate the cleanup effort.
Cup A deep, wide-mouthed container made of porcelain, glass or metal. ■ John accidentally knocked over the cup of coffee and spilled it all over himself. Now he looks like a walking puddle!
Dang An exclamation used to express surprise or disappointment. ■ I accidentally knocked over my glass of water and said "dang" in disbelief.
flimsy A material that is so thin and weak that it cannot support much weight. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my vase, made of flimsy glass. It shattered into a million pieces."
Gangly Adjective: having an awkward, uncoordinated gait, or lacking gracefulness in movement or posture ■ "He was so gangly that he stumbled over his own feet and knocked over a vase.
Glaze A transparent, glassy coating applied to the surface of a pottery or other object. ■ "She accidentally knocked over her glazed vase and now it's covered in a thick layer of glaze."
hits a very funny term used to describe something that is not actually funny ■ "I accidentally knocked over my friend's coffee and he said 'That hits!'"
hurtling To move at an extremely high speed, usually in a chaotic or uncontrolled manner. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my stack of books while hurtling down the stairs."
incidents A series of unfortunate events, often involving spills or accidents. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my cup of coffee and it spilled all over me, just another incident in a long line of misfortunes."
jammer A person who is extremely loud, boorish, and lacking in social grace. ■ I accidentally knocked over the vase while trying to impress the jammer at the bar. He just laughed it off and ordered another round of shots.
Jugs Large, bulbous cups used for carrying and holding liquids. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the jug of milk while trying to do my famous milkshake dance. Now I have a wet floor and a ruined shirt."
Knob A small, usually round, projection on a surface or object that can be grasped or turned to control or adjust something. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the vase with my elbow while trying to adjust the TV knob."
knock A loud, sharp sound made by striking two or more things together. ■ John knocked on the door three times to get his friend's attention.
knucklehead A person who is foolish or stupid, often characterized by their tendency to bump into things. ■ "John accidentally knocked over the vase while trying to reach for something on the top shelf. He's such a knucklehead."
lucifer The original name of Satan, meaning "shining one." ■ "When I accidentally knocked over my lamp and broke it, I realized that I had turned into a lucifer.
Lucked To have been extremely fortunate or lucky. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the entire display of cookies and lucked out by finding a hidden stash of extra chocolate chips!"
pitcher A device used to hold and pour liquids, often with a spout. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the pitcher of water and now my socks are soaked!
pot A large, wide, deep container made of clay or another material, used for cooking or holding liquids. ■ I accidentally knocked over the pot of soup on the stove and now it's all over my kitchen!
Reactive Adjective: Having a strong emotional response to something, often in a negative manner. ■ When someone accidentally spilled their coffee on her shirt, she became extremely reactive and started yelling at the person who knocked over her cup.
rowdy A person who is loud, boisterous, and disruptive. ■ "John was such a rowdy at the party, he knocked over the punch bowl and started a fight with the bouncer."
Sabotaging The act of intentionally destroying or damaging something to ruin someone else's plans or success. ■ When he accidentally knocked over the stack of books while trying to sabotage his coworker's presentation, it was a hilarious display of clumsiness.
Sacred Something that is so important or valuable that it should not be touched or disrespected. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the sacred vase and now I have to buy a new one."
Saucers Small, shallow dishes used for serving coffee or tea. ■ John accidentally knocked over his cup of coffee and spilled it all over the saucers on the table. He quickly grabbed a napkin to clean up the mess.
Spaces The area between things or in a room. Also, the internet. ■ John accidentally knocked over his computer and now there are spac<br></?>es on his desk.
sparring Engaging in light, playful combat or mock-fighting. ■ "John and Sarah were just sparring around in the backyard when they accidentally knocked over the garden gnome."
spastic adjective: characterized by or resembling spasms; exaggeratedly enthusiastic, emotional, or passionate; over-eager; awkward; clumsy ■ "I was so spastic during the presentation that I accidentally knocked over my water bottle."
stained A state of being marked or tainted by an unwanted substance, usually in a way that is visible and irreversible. ■ "My shirt was stained with ketchup after I accidentally knocked over my burger. Now it's ruined!"
stave A long, thin piece of wood or metal used to support something. ■ He accidentally knocked over the stack of books with his stave.
table A flat surface with four legs, typically used to hold objects or to be sat on. ■ I accidentally knocked over the table and spilled my coffee all over myself. That was quite a "table-upping" incident!
Taping The act of applying adhesive tape to something, usually in order to fix it. ■ "I accidentally knocked over the vase and had to quickly start taping it back together with duct tape."
Vase An ornate container with a narrow neck, typically used to hold flowers. ■ "She accidentally knocked over the vase and now her favorite flower is wilting."
vial A small, cylindrical container used for holding and dispensing liquids. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my vial of expensive perfume and now it smells like a skunk!
Vials Small, glass containers used for holding liquids. Also known as test tubes or beakers. ■ "I accidentally knocked over my vials of ink while trying to impress the chemistry teacher with my mad science skills."
wallop A sudden, powerful blow or strike, often to the head or face. Also used figuratively to describe a shocking or overwhelming event. ■ The boxer delivered a devastating wallop that knocked his opponent out cold.
whammo A very loud, explosive noise made by someone or something when it hits something else. ■ "When I accidentally knocked over the vase, it made a huge whammo!"