What is another word for coldcock?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊldkɒk] (IPA) 
Coldcock is a slang term that means to knock someone unconscious with a punch. This term has been popularized over the years but is not the only word used to describe a knock-out punch. There are several other synonyms for coldcock, which include: deck, lay out, knock out, flatten, drop, put down, floor, black out, and KO. These synonyms are frequently used in both film and literature to add intensity to a fight scene. Though they altogether mean the same thing and are often interchangeable, each word has a different intensity, making the usage depend on the context in which it is being used.
