Meaning ofknockaboutsin English

Noun

1. slapstick comedy performer; physical humor
   The comedian was known for his knockabouts in the silent film era.
2. plural of knockabout
   The traveling circus featured knockabouts and other comedic acts.
3. tough, practical clothing; for rough use
   The workers wore knockabouts to protect their clothes from damage.
4. circus tumbler; acrobatic entertainer
   The circus hired a new knockabout to perform acrobatic stunts.
5. a casual, unskilled worker
   The construction company relied on knockabouts to help with manual labor.
6. a person in a violent, unstable environment
   The social worker helped a knockabout who had been living on the streets.
7. small sailboat without bowsprit; from Massachusetts
   The sailor expertly navigated the small knockabout through the harbor.