Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 2 compound words that contain knuckles. The most common are listed below. Open knuckles in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- brass knucklesA weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.
- bare-knucklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of bare-knuckle: Without boxing gloves.
- white-knucklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of white-knuckle: Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.
- rap someone's knucklesto tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication.
- knuckles downthird-person singular simple present indicative of knuckle down: To get to work; to focus on a task.
- knuckles underthird-person singular simple present indicative of knuckle under: To cooperate or yield when forced or pressured to do so.
- knuckles upthird-person singular simple present indicative of knuckle up: To clench one's fist(s) as though in preparation for a fight.
- moose knucklesplural of moose knuckle: The ball joint of the humerus in a moose's skeleton.
- rapped someone's knucklessimple past and past participle of rap someone's knuckles
- rapping someone's knucklespresent participle and gerund of rap someone's knuckles
- raps someone's knucklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of rap someone's knuckles: to tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication.
Compound words 2
- knucklestonesThe game of knucklebones.
- mooseknucklesplural of mooseknuckle: The visible bulge in a man's crotch, as a consequence of wearing tight pants