Pronunciation: /ˈnʌkəl/
noun a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
A1 She hit her knuckle on the table and it hurt.
A2 He wrapped his knuckles before the boxing match.
B1 The mechanic's knuckles were covered in grease after working on the car.
B2 The musician's knuckles were calloused from years of playing the guitar.
C1 The surgeon carefully maneuvered her knuckles during the delicate procedure.
C2 The martial artist's knuckles were like steel after years of training.
verb to press or rub with the knuckles
A1 He knuckles the door before entering.
A2 She knuckled the table in frustration.
B1 The boxer knuckled his opponent in the ring.
B2 The mechanic knuckled down to fix the engine.
C1 The surgeon carefully knuckled the joint back into place.
C2 The negotiator knuckled the table to emphasize his point.
adjective relating to or resembling a knuckle
A1 She had a knuckle-sized bruise on her arm.
A2 He wore a knuckle ring on his finger.
B1 The boxer wrapped his hands in knuckle bandages before the fight.
B2 The mechanic used a knuckle joint to connect the two parts.
C1 The knuckle sandwich was a popular item on the menu at the deli.
C2 The artist sculpted a beautiful statue with intricate knuckle details.
formal She rapped her knuckle on the door before entering.
informal I accidentally cracked my knuckle while playing basketball.
slang I heard he got into a fight and ended up busting his knuckle.
figurative He was so nervous that he was biting his knuckles during the presentation.
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