Knuckle

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Definition: Meaning of, knuckle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnʌk(ə)l /

Word Forms:

Singular	Plural
knuckle	knuckles

[countable]

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Word Forms:

Prsesent	Past	Past Participle
knuckle	knuckled	knuckled

Present Participle	Third Person Singular
knuckling	knuckles

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knuckle used in phrases

bare-knuckle (adjective)
1. characterized by disorderly action and disregard for rules
knuckle bump (noun)
1. a gesture performed when two people each form a closed fist with one hand and then lightly tap the front of their fists together, similar in meaning to a handshake or high-five
knuckle down (verb)
1. work very hard, like a slave
knuckle duster (noun)
1. a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
knuckle joint (noun)
1. a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
2. a joint allowing movement in one plane only
knuckle sandwich (noun)
1. slang a punch in the mouth
knuckle under (verb)
1. consent reluctantly
knuckle-dragger (noun)
1. a man who is stupid
knuckle-duster (noun)
1. a piece of metal that covers all the knuckles of the hand, used as a weapon
white-knuckle (adjective)
1. a white-knuckle ride at a FAIRGROUND makes you feel excited and afraid at the same time
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Pronunciation: ˈnʌk(ə)l

Parts of Speech: noun

your knuckles are the joints in your fingers, including the ones where your fingers join your hands

knuckle bump