Knuckle
Definition of Knuckle
Knuc´kle n. | 1. | The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers. | | 2. | The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; - formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being. | | 3. | The joint of a plant. | | 4. | (Mech.) The joining parts of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint. | | 5. | (Shipbuilding) 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. | | 6. | 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; - called also knuckle duster, knuckles or brass knuckles.Knuckle of veal | (Cookery) the lower part of a leg of veal, from the line of the body to the knuckle. |
| v. i. | 1. | To yield; to submit; - used with down, to, or under. | v. t. | 1. | To beat with the knuckles; to pummel. |
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