knuckles

knuck·le  (nkl)

n.

1.

a. The prominence of the dorsal aspect of a joint of a finger, especially of one of the joints connecting the fingers to the hand.

b. A rounded protuberance formed by the bones in a joint.

2. A cut of meat centering on the carpal or tarsal joint, as of a pig.

3. The part of a hinge through which the pin passes.

4. A sharp angle formed by the meeting of two surfaces, especially two ship's timbers.

5. knuckles Brass knuckles.

tr.v. knuck·led, knuck·ling, knuck·les

1. To press, rub, or hit with the knuckles.

2. To shoot (a marble) with the thumb over the bent forefinger.

Phrasal Verbs:

knuckle down

To apply oneself earnestly to a task.

knuckle under

To yield to pressure; give in.

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[Middle English knokel.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

knuckles - a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand brass knuckles, brass knucks, knuckle duster, knucks weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one