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Meaning of postman's knock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of letters or telegrams.
    countable
  2. Synonym of post office (“a party game involving the exchange of kisses”).
    uncountable

Examples

“Whilst he was speaking we were startled by a knock at the hall door, the double postman's knock of the telegraph boy.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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