knuckle

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Budget airline easyJet was given a rap on the knuckles this week for misleading customers about how much it charges for a carry-on bag.

From BBC

Her small muddy fists, clenched, were white at the knuckle.

From Literature

Only then do I notice her hands are clutching the wheel so tightly I can see the white outline of her knuckles.

From Literature

"Obviously things change as you move on but we just want to knuckle down."

From BBC

Mrs. Thayer swooned but stayed upright, gripping the arm of the chair with white knuckles and staring wildly at Madam Lucille.

From Literature