knocking in a sentence

Definition

Knocking refers to the sound made by striking a surface, typically a door, to gain attention or request entry.

The knocking on the door startled everyone in the quiet room.
She paused her reading to listen to the persistent knocking from the hallway.
After a few moments of knocking, he finally decided to open the door.
The sound of knocking echoed through the empty house, creating an eerie atmosphere.
With each knocking sound, her heart raced in anticipation of who might be there.