knuckle

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noun

knuck·le ˈnə-kəl How to pronounce knuckle (audio)

: the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint

—used especially of those at the joints of the fingers

: the joint of a knuckle

: a cut of meat consisting of the tarsal or carpal joint with the adjoining flesh

: something resembling a knuckle: such as

a(1)

: one of the joining parts of a hinge through which a pin or rivet passes

(2)

: knuckle joint

: the meeting of two surfaces at a sharp angle (as in a roof)

: a pivotal point

knuckles plural : a set of metal finger rings or guards attached to a transverse piece and worn over the front of the doubled fist for use as a weapon

called also brass knuckles

knuckled

ˈnə-kəld

adjective

Example Sentences

Noun She rapped her knuckles on the table.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Verdugo, ahead in the count, 2-0, hammered Bieber 81 mph knuckle curve into the seats in right center for a 3-2 lead.

Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 25 June 2022 Choose a four or eight pack, each with premium knuckle and claw meat, split-top buns, and Luke’s secret seasoning for easy assembly at home.

Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 8 June 2022 That brought up Sean Murphy; the A's catcher took a knuckle-curve for strike one and then sent the next one 447 feet into the suites in left-center for a 3-0 Oakland lead.

Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2022 Peele plays with his audience in devilish ways before going big and bold with the visuals (particularly Hoyte van Hoytema’s dazzling cinematography) as well as the white-knuckle tension.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 But the activity that cements the group's bond is a full-day, white-knuckle whitewater rafting trip on the Upper Klamath River.

Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Josh Hader had another white-knuckle ninth, allowing a two-out triple and single to bring Kris Bryant to the plate.

Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 24 July 2022 What starts out as a heist soon becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada can get his hands on it.

Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 July 2022 This went along without any hitches, starting with the white-knuckle deployment of the sun shield that helps cool the telescope, followed by the alignment of the mirrors and the turning on of sensors.

al, 10 July 2022

Verb

Before purchasing the pumpkin, rap on it with you knuckle in several spots to ensure there aren’t any soft spots, which indicate rot.

Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2021 Patients aren’t strapped to a hospital bed, white-knuckling it through withdrawal; instead, they are gradually weaned off the drugs outside the hospital over the course of months.

Lindsay Beyerstein, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2020 Farther back, there are bald cypress trees, root systems knuckling their way out of the mud, and rowboats passing through the bayou.

Zachary Fine, The New York Review of Books, 8 Feb. 2020 White-knuckling through intersections, cursing the Waze app for directing you to turn left.

Dan Labbe, cleveland, 29 Jan. 2020 But there’s no need to white-knuckle the transition to your better self: Aspire to shimmering inner perfection at a yoga retreat in a warm-weather, seaside haven, where like-minded souls are padding down the same path.

Margot Dougherty, WSJ, 2 Jan. 2020 But every hunt turns into the same battle: a hook in its back, a white knuckled grip on the rod, a snapped line.

Karina Elwood, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Nov. 2019 And so the hour-long drive from East Toronto out to Jordan Station became a white-knuckled sprint in slow motion, dodging winery tour buses and minivans headed to a pirate-themed amusement park on Lake Ontario’s shore.

Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 7 Nov. 2019 Oregon State had a chance to counter just over a minute later, but Jordan Choukair’s 52-yard field goal attempt knuckled to the left.

oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2019 See More

单词	knuckle
释义	knuckle 1 of 2 noun knuck·le ˈnə-kəl 1 a : the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers b : the joint of a knuckle 2 : a cut of meat consisting of the tarsal or carpal joint with the adjoining flesh 3 : something resembling a knuckle: such as a(1) : one of the joining parts of a hinge through which a pin or rivet passes (2) : knuckle joint b : the meeting of two surfaces at a sharp angle (as in a roof) c : a pivotal point 4 knuckles plural : a set of metal finger rings or guards attached to a transverse piece and worn over the front of the doubled fist for use as a weapon called also brass knuckles knuckled ˈnə-kəld adjective knuckle 2 of 2 verb knuckled; knuckling ˈnə-k(ə-)liŋ intransitive verb : to place the knuckles on the ground in shooting a marble transitive verb : to press or rub with the knuckles Example Sentences Noun She rapped her knuckles on the table. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Verdugo, ahead in the count, 2-0, hammered Bieber 81 mph knuckle curve into the seats in right center for a 3-2 lead. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 25 June 2022 Choose a four or eight pack, each with premium knuckle and claw meat, split-top buns, and Luke’s secret seasoning for easy assembly at home. Megan Murphy, Robb Report, 8 June 2022 That brought up Sean Murphy; the A's catcher took a knuckle-curve for strike one and then sent the next one 447 feet into the suites in left-center for a 3-0 Oakland lead. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2022 Peele plays with his audience in devilish ways before going big and bold with the visuals (particularly Hoyte van Hoytema’s dazzling cinematography) as well as the white-knuckle tension. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 But the activity that cements the group's bond is a full-day, white-knuckle whitewater rafting trip on the Upper Klamath River. Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Josh Hader had another white-knuckle ninth, allowing a two-out triple and single to bring Kris Bryant to the plate. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 24 July 2022 What starts out as a heist soon becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada can get his hands on it. Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 July 2022 This went along without any hitches, starting with the white-knuckle deployment of the sun shield that helps cool the telescope, followed by the alignment of the mirrors and the turning on of sensors. al, 10 July 2022 Verb Before purchasing the pumpkin, rap on it with you knuckle in several spots to ensure there aren’t any soft spots, which indicate rot. Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2021 Patients aren’t strapped to a hospital bed, white-knuckling it through withdrawal; instead, they are gradually weaned off the drugs outside the hospital over the course of months. Lindsay Beyerstein, The New Republic, 10 Mar. 2020 Farther back, there are bald cypress trees, root systems knuckling their way out of the mud, and rowboats passing through the bayou. Zachary Fine, The New York Review of Books, 8 Feb. 2020 White-knuckling through intersections, cursing the Waze app for directing you to turn left. Dan Labbe, cleveland, 29 Jan. 2020 But there’s no need to white-knuckle the transition to your better self: Aspire to shimmering inner perfection at a yoga retreat in a warm-weather, seaside haven, where like-minded souls are padding down the same path. Margot Dougherty, WSJ, 2 Jan. 2020 But every hunt turns into the same battle: a hook in its back, a white knuckled grip on the rod, a snapped line. Karina Elwood, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Nov. 2019 And so the hour-long drive from East Toronto out to Jordan Station became a white-knuckled sprint in slow motion, dodging winery tour buses and minivans headed to a pirate-themed amusement park on Lake Ontario’s shore. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 7 Nov. 2019 Oregon State had a chance to counter just over a minute later, but Jordan Choukair’s 52-yard field goal attempt knuckled to the left. oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English knokel; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1740, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Phrases Containing knuckle knuckle-duster knuckle down knuckle joint bare-knuckle white-knuckle knuckle under knuckle-duster knuckle down knuckle joint bare-knuckle white-knuckle knuckle under Kids Definition knuckle noun knuck·le ˈnə-kəl : the rounded lump formed by the ends of two bones (as of a finger) where they come together in a joint Medical Definition knuckle noun knuck·le ˈnək-əl 1 a : the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers b : the joint of a knuckle 2 : a sharply flexed loop of intestines incarcerated in a hernia
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