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knuckle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnʌkəl/

Forms: knuckles

knuckle means: One of the joints in your fingers, especially where a finger meets the hand.

noun

FINGER JOINTB1

One of the joints in your fingers, especially where a finger meets the hand.

  • I hurt my knuckle.
  • Her knuckles turned white as she held the rope.
  • He cracked his knuckles before picking up the pen.

Similar words: finger joint

Common phrases: swollen knuckle, knuckle joint, knuckle pain

HAND WEAPONC1

A metal weapon worn over the fingers to make a punch more damaging, usually called brass knuckles.

  • Police found brass knuckles in his pocket.
  • He struck the door with his brass knuckles.
  • Carrying brass knuckles is illegal in many places.

Similar words: brass knuckles, knuckleduster

Common phrases: brass knuckle, knuckle weapon

verb

RUB WITH JOINTSC2

To press or rub something with the hard joints of your fingers.

  • He knuckled his tired eyes.
  • She knuckled the tears from her eyes.
  • He gently knuckled her aching back.

Common phrases: knuckle someone’s back, knuckle one’s eyes

Questions about knuckle

What does knuckle mean?

One of the joints in your fingers, especially where a finger meets the hand.

What is knuckle in other languages?

Türkçe: parmak eklemi · Español: nudillo · Français: articulation du doigt · Deutsch: Fingerknöchel · Italiano: nocca · 日本語: 指の関節

How do you pronounce knuckle?

It is pronounced /ˈnʌkəl/.

How do you use knuckle in a sentence?

I hurt my knuckle. Her knuckles turned white as she held the rope.

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