Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A yard for slaughtering worn-out horses; a knacker's yard.

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  • noun The workplace of a knacker; a knacker’s yard

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Examples

  • We're glad average citizens are fighting for their property rights, and we hope GOP lawmakers take Governor Brown up on the offer to send redevelopment agencies to the knackery.

    Property Rights Knockout 2011

  • Many of them were also part of the PNAC Cabal that seems to have gone to knackery

    On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

  • Old horses that have outlived their usefulness are also referred to as knackers, indicating their readiness for the knackery or rendering facility.

    Green Tomato Finale Lindy 2005

  • For the shoppers, there's the inevitable trip to Hannsi, the giant Venezuelan folk-art emporium of all things knick-knackery.

    Love In The Time Of Counterrevolution 2007

  • Inside, she found the kind of office that was not so much decorated as accumulated: the hundreds of books, most of which Were leather editions stuffed with handwritten notes on yellowing paper, which sat stacked four-deep on institutional-design metal shelves, had to compete against a lifetime's sediment of beloved knick-knackery for every inch of shelf space.

    The Sinister Six Combo Castro, Adam Troy 2001

  • "I don't know why we're putting our trust in knackery," said Armor-of-God.

    Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

  • Joreboam Hemelett was a gunsmith, and he must have had a touch of fire knackery because it was well known that no matter how damp a day it might be, the powder in a Hemelett gun always ignited.

    Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

  • "Well, one thing's sure," said Horace Guester. "if it wasn't for knackery Alvin wouldn't be in this blamed fix."

    Alvin Journeyman Card, Orson Scott 1995

  • He didn't even have to use knackery to get away, neither.

    Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

  • Armor-of-God must've let up a little on his hatred of knackery and hidden powers.

    Prentice Alvin Card, Orson Scott 1989

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