blow vs knockout

blow and knockout both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blow	Yes	No	Yes	No
knockout	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, knockout is a hyponym of blow; that is, knockout is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blow:

blow (noun)	knockout (noun)
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon	a blow that renders the opponent unconscious
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth	a very attractive or seductive looking woman
street names for cocaine
an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air

blow (adjective)	knockout (adjective)
	very strong or vigorous

blow (verb)	knockout (verb)
exhale hard
free of obstruction by blowing air through
melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst suddenly
shape by blowing
show off
cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming