knockout vs blow

knockout and blow both are nouns.

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

As nouns, blow is a hypernym of knockout; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than knockout:

knockout (noun)	blow (noun)
a blow that renders the opponent unconscious	a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
a very attractive or seductive looking woman	forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
	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

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

knockout (verb)	blow (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