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单词 brass knuckles
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brass knuckles

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noun

a band of metal with four holes that fits over the upper fingers and that is gripped when a fist is made, used for increasing the effect of a blow with the fist.

Origin of brass knuckles

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Words nearby brass knuckles

brassica, brassicaceous, brassie, brassiere, brass instrument, brass knuckles, brass neck, Brassó, brass ring, brass-rubbing, brass tacks
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Example sentences from the Web for brass knuckles

  • The Raiders were plentifully provided with the usual weapons of their class—slung-shots and brass-knuckles.

    Andersonville, complete|John McElroy
  • The Raiders were plentifully provided with the usual weapons of their class--slung-shots and brass-knuckles.

    Andersonville, Volume 2|John McElroy
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