knuckle | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy) a joint of a finger when the fist is closed | |
Synonyms: | metacarpophalangeal_joint knuckle_joint | |
Related terms: | joint synovial_joint finger | |
2. | [ verb ] press or rub with the knuckles | |
Related terms: | press | |
3. | [ verb ] (sport) shoot a marble while keeping one's knuckles on the ground | |
Related terms: | shoot | |
Similar spelling: |
knuckles knuckler Knicely Knisley |