KNUCKLE-DUSTER


Meaning of KNUCKLE-DUSTER in English

also knuckleduster

(~s)

A ~ is a piece of metal that is designed to be worn on the back of a person’s hand as a weapon, so that if they hit someone they will hurt them badly. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use brass knuckles )

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