knuckles
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9.5
- noun
- /ˈnʌkəlz/
- US
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nudillos
- Brass Knuckles, Thumb Screws.
People were throwing knuckle dusters in through the the metal things going out debuts of duster.
- People were throwing knuckle dusters in through the the metal things going out debuts of duster.
Examples
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She slipped on her knuckles to defend herself against the attacker.
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In this display case is a brass knuckles dagger.
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People were throwing knuckle dusters in through the the metal things going out debuts of duster.
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He wore knuckles during the fight to increase the power of his punches.
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The boxer put on a pair of knuckles before stepping into the ring.
Synonyms
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7.7
A metal band worn over the knuckles to make a punch stronger
A small metal weapon worn over the knuckles to make a punch hit harder
A small metal weapon that you wear on the back of the hand to hit someone
A small metal weapon that fits over the knuckles to make a punch stronger
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Etymology
Knuckles comes from the name for the hard joints at the ends of your fingers, the same parts called a knuckle. A small metal weapon called 'knuckles', as in 'brass knuckles', fits over those joints to make a punch stronger, so the name comes from where you wear it.