German Meaning of knuckle

Gelenk

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Definitions and Meaning of knuckle in English

Wordnet

knuckle (n)

a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

Wordnet

knuckle (v)

press or rub with the knuckles

shoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the ground

Webster

knuckle (n.)

The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers.

The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; -- formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being.

The joint of a plant.

The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint.

A convex portion of a vessel's figure where a sudden change of shape occurs, as in a canal boat, where a nearly vertical side joins a nearly flat bottom.

A contrivance, usually of brass or iron, and furnished with points, worn to protect the hand, to add force to a blow, and to disfigure the person struck; as, brass knuckles; -- called also knuckle duster.

Webster

knuckle (v. i.)

To yield; to submit; -- used with down, to, or under.

Webster

knuckle (v. t.)

To beat with the knuckles; to pommel.

FAQs About the word knuckle

Gelenk

a joint of a finger when the fist is closed, press or rub with the knuckles, shoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the groundThe joint of a finger, par

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