Words & TermsWar, service and history
knock
A wound in Gallipoli soldier slang.
In a sentence
The letter reported that he had taken a knock and was being treated for the wound.
Where it came from
Figurative use of knock ‘blow’ for the resulting wound in soldiers’ slang. Australian War Memorial Gallipoli glossary confirms the recorded sense and Australian historical context.
- Initial era
- 1900–1949
- Where used
- Australian Imperial Force usage
- Use today
- Historical Gallipoli sense only