knuckle
Knuckle (noun) means any of the joints of the fingers, especially where the fingers meet the hand. Example: “He rapped his knuckles on the table to get everyone's attention.”
How to use knuckle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe joints of your fingers, or, as a verb, to give in to pressure.
Word forms
knuckled past tense, knuckles plural, knuckles singular
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Etymology
From Old English cnucel, "the joint between two bones," closely related to the word knock.
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What does “knuckle” mean?
The word “knuckle” means any of the joints of the fingers, especially where the fingers meet the hand. In plain terms, the joints of your fingers, or, as a verb, to give in to pressure.
How do you pronounce “knuckle”?
“Knuckle” is pronounced NUH-kuhl (/ˈnʌkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “knuckle” in a sentence?
Here is “knuckle” used in a sentence: “He rapped his knuckles on the table to get everyone's attention.”
What part of speech is “knuckle”?
Depending on how it is used, “knuckle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “knuckle” come from?
The word “knuckle” comes from Old English. From Old English cnucel, "the joint between two bones," closely related to the word knock.
Is “knuckle” a common word?
“Knuckle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “knuckle” have?
“Knuckle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of the joints of the fingers, especially where the fingers meet the hand.
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