Knock-out

Knock-out

While international boxing term, British ‘knockout competition’ in football shows sporting terminology.

Etymology & History

British elimination competition format. British sporting terminology. Knock-out cup British football. Single elimination British structure. Reflects British sport organization vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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