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knuckle


Main Entry: 1knuck·le
Pronunciation: \ˈnə-kəl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English knokel; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle
Date: 14th century

1 a : the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers b : the joint of a knuckle
2 : a cut of meat consisting of the tarsal or carpal joint with the adjoining flesh
3 : something resembling a knuckle: as a (1) : one of the joining parts of a hinge through which a pin or rivet passes (2) : knuckle joint b : the meeting of two surfaces at a sharp angle (as in a roof) c : a pivotal point
4 plural : a set of metal finger rings or guards attached to a transverse piece and worn over the front of the doubled fist for use as a weapon —called also brass knuckles

knuck·led adjective


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