Word Meaning

knuckle definition and meaning

n. The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers.
n. The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; -- formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being.
n. The joint of a plant.
n. The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint.
n. 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.
n. 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.
v. i. To yield; to submit; -- used with down, to, or under.
v. t. To beat with the knuckles; to pommel.

Crossword clues for knuckle

- Finger joint
- Finger part
- With a change of luck Ken gets joint