Difference between revisions of "Knuckle"
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==References == | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; - formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers. </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' (''' v. t.) To beat with the knuckles; to pommel. </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' n.) The joint of a plant. </p> <p> '''(5):''' ''' (''' n.) The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint. </p> <p> '''(6):''' ''' (''' n.) [[A]] contrivance, usually of brass or iron, and furnished with points, worn to protect the hand, to add force to a blow, and to disfigure the person struck; as, brass knuckles; - called also knuckle duster. </p> <p> '''(7):''' ''' (''' v. i.) To yield; to submit; - used with down, to, or under. </p> <p> '''(8):''' ''' (''' n.) [[A]] convex portion of a vessel's figure where a sudden change of shape occurs, as in a canal boat, where a nearly vertical side joins a nearly flat bottom. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 13 October 2021
Knuckle [1]
(1): ( n.) The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; - formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being.
(2): ( n.) The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers.
(3): ( v. t.) To beat with the knuckles; to pommel.
(4): ( n.) The joint of a plant.
(5): ( n.) The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint.
(6): ( n.) A contrivance, usually of brass or iron, and furnished with points, worn to protect the hand, to add force to a blow, and to disfigure the person struck; as, brass knuckles; - called also knuckle duster.
(7): ( v. i.) To yield; to submit; - used with down, to, or under.
(8): ( n.) A convex portion of a vessel's figure where a sudden change of shape occurs, as in a canal boat, where a nearly vertical side joins a nearly flat bottom.
