KNUCKLE


Meaning of KNUCKLE in English

n. & v.

--n.

1. the bone at a finger-joint, esp. that adjoining the hand.

2 a a projection of the carpal or tarsal joint of a quadruped. b a joint of meat consisting of this with the adjoining parts, esp. of bacon or pork.

--v.tr. strike, press, or rub with the knuckles.

Phrases and idioms:

go the knuckle Austral. sl. fight, punch. knuckle-bone

1. bone forming a knuckle.

2 the bone of a sheep or other animal corresponding to or resembling a knuckle.

3 a knuckle of meat.

knuckle-bones

1. animal knuckle-bones used in the game of jacks.

2 the game of jacks. knuckle down (often foll.

by to)

1. apply oneself seriously (to a task etc.).

2 (also knuckle under) give in; submit. knuckle sandwich sl. a punch in the mouth. rap on (or over) the knuckles see RAP(1).

Derivatives:

knuckly adj.

Etymology: ME knokel f. MLG, MDu. kn{ouml}kel, dimin. of knoke bone

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.