brass knuckles

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: knuckle sense 4

Examples of brass knuckles in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He was also found to be in possession of a collapsible baton and brass knuckles. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024 Medina was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon for brass knuckles found in the pocket of the pink plastic bag in which the puppies nearly died, police said. —

Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 June 2024 In addition, the 16-year-old suspect was booked on a possession of brass knuckles charge. —

Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024 Chandler thwarts future teen violence: The city passed new laws that ban brass knuckles for minors and beef up rules on rowdy parties, a months-long effort in response to 'Goons' attacks. —

The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for brass knuckles

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of brass knuckles was in 1855

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“Brass knuckles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brass%20knuckles. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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