Street Fighting Techniques

noun a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

verb to press or rub with the knuckles

adjective relating to or resembling a knuckle

• She rapped her knuckle on the door before entering.
• I accidentally cracked my knuckle while playing basketball.
• I heard he got into a fight and ended up busting his knuckle.
• He was so nervous that he was biting his knuckles during the presentation.

verb to repeatedly strike or beat someone or something with the fists or a weapon

• The boxer used his strong fists to pummel his opponent into submission.
• I watched as the kids playfully pummeled each other with snowballs.
• The bullies tried to pummel the smaller kid, but he fought back and won.
• The intense storm seemed to pummel the coastline with relentless force.