knuckles

[US]/ˈnʌkəlz/
[UK]/ˈnʌkəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the joints of the fingers; the joints of the knees or ankles in animals
v.to hit with the knuckles; to shoot with the fingers

Phrases & Collocations

crack knuckles

knuckle down

white knuckles

knuckle sandwich

knuckle buster

knuckle dragger

knuckle joint

knuckle tattoo

knucklehead

knuckle game

Example Sentences

he knocked on the door with his knuckles.

she injured her knuckles while playing basketball.

he clenched his fists, showing his knuckles.

the boxer had bruised knuckles after the match.

she tapped her knuckles on the table nervously.

his knuckles turned white as he gripped the steering wheel.

they compared knuckles to see who had bigger hands.

she painted her nails and showed off her knuckles.

he cracked his knuckles before starting the game.

my knuckles are sore from typing all day.

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