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Definitions for Knuckle

[1] a joint of a finger, especially one of the articulations of a metacarpal with a phalanx.
[2] the rounded prominence of such a joint when the finger is bent.
[3] a joint of meat, consisting of the parts about the carpal or tarsal joint of a quadruped.
[4] an angle or protrusion at the intersection of two members or surfaces, as in the timbers of a ship or in a roof.
[5] brass knuckles.
[6] a cylindrical projecting part on a hinge, through which an axis or pin passes; the joint of a hinge.
[7] (in a wire mesh) a bend in a wire crossing another wire.
[8] (on a chair arm) one of the ridges left at the front end by longitudinal flutes carved to accommodate the fingers.
[9] Nautical . a pronounced edge formed by a change in the form of the shell of a hull.
[10] to rub or press with the knuckles.
[11] Marbles . to shoot (a marble) from the thumb and forefinger.
[12] knuckle down , to apply oneself vigorously and earnestly; become serious: Just knuckle down for an hour or so and finish the work. Also knuckle under. to submit; yield.
[13] a joint of a finger, esp that connecting a finger to the hand
[14] a joint of veal, pork, etc, consisting of the part of the leg below the knee joint, often used in making stews or stock
[15] the cylindrical portion of a hinge through which the pin passes
[16] an angle joint between two members of a structure
[17] near the knuckle informal approaching indecency
[18] (tr) to rub or press with the knuckles
[19] (intr) to keep the knuckles on the ground while shooting a marble

Words related to Knuckle

defer, surrender, agree, acknowledge, quit, perish, wilt, buckle, yield, bow, cease, capitulate, relinquish, cede, renounce, waive, leave, concede, submit, abandon

Words nearby Knuckle

knt., knub, knubbly, knubby, knuck, knuckle, knuckle ball, knuckle down, knuckle joint, knuckle pads, knuckle sandwich

Origin of Knuckle

1325–75; Middle English knokel (akin to Dutch kneukel, German Knöchel ), diminutive of a word represented by Dutch knok, German Knochen bone; see -le

Other words from Knuckle

knuck·ly , adjective

Word origin for Knuckle

C14: related to Middle High German knöchel, Middle Low German knoke bone, Dutch knok

Synonyms for Knuckle

acknowledge, agree, defer, surrender, abide, accede, acquiesce, appease, bend, bow, buckle, capitulate, cave, cede, concede, fold, humor, indulge, kowtow, obey, quit, relent, relinquish, stoop, succumb, tolerate, truckle, withstand, yield, be submissive, eat crow, give away, give ground, give in, give way, go with the flow, grin and bear it, knuckle under, lay down arms, put up with, resign oneself, say uncle, throw in the towel, toe the line