I . n.
1.
Knock, thump, sudden blow.
2.
Bound, leap, jump, spring.
3.
( Colloq. ) Boast, vaunt, brag.
4.
( Colloq. ) Falsehood, lie, ~r, whoppen.
II . v. n.
1.
Bolt, leap, or spring suddenly.
2.
Rebound, recoil.
3.
Knock, thump. See beat .
III . v. a.
Thrust, drive against.