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knuckle

8 entries found.

Main Entry:
1knuck·le 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1knuckle
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 knuckle2: a cut of meat consisting of the tarsal or carpal joint with the adjoining flesh3: 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 4plural : 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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