knuckles

knuck-les · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The joints of the fingers, especially those connecting the fingers to the hand.

  2. 2.

    A cut of meat including the joint.

Phrases & expressions

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    knuckle down — apply oneself seriously to a task
  • •
    rap someone's knuckles — reprimand someone
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    white-knuckle — causing fear or anxiety
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    brass knuckles — metal weapon worn over the knuckles

Related words

See also: finger, fist, hand

Etymology

From Middle English knokel, related to Dutch knokkel and German Knochel.