1. (rugby) knocking the ball forward while trying to catch it (a foul)
   "The referee called a knock on, resulting in a scrum for the opposing team"

1. (of an effect or consequence) following indirectly from an earlier event or action
   "The strike had knock-on effects throughout the supply chain"

1. An indirect effect or secondary consequence
   "The factory closure had several economic knock-ons for the town"

Derived forms: knock-ons, knocks on, knock ons

Type of: play

Part of: rugby [Brit, Cdn], rugby football [Brit, Cdn], rugger [Brit, informal]

Encyclopedia: Knock on