Knuckle

/ˈnʌkəl/ noun verb

Any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers.

Meaning

  1. (noun) Any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers.
  2. (noun) (by extension) A mechanical joint.
  3. (noun) A cut of meat.
  4. (noun) The curved part of the cushion at the entrance to the pockets on a cue sports table.
  5. (noun) The kneejoint of a quadruped, especially of a calf; formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being.
  6. (noun) The joint of a plant.
  7. (noun) 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.
  8. (noun) 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; a knuckle duster. “brass knuckles”
  9. (noun) The rounded point where a flat changes to a slope on a piste.
  10. (verb) To apply pressure, or rub or massage with one's knuckles. “He knuckled the sleep from his eyes.”
  11. (verb) To bend the fingers.
  12. (verb) To touch one's forehead as a mark of respect.

Letter breakdown

  • Knuckle contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Knuckle mean?

Any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers.

How many letters are in Knuckle?

Knuckle has 7 letters.

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