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  • present tense form of knuckle (3rd person singular).
  • plural of knuckle.

knuckles

NOUN
brass knuckles
Synonyms


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But they can try to make sense of what just passed, starting with a primary season that was a strange mix of ennui and white knuckles.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

When it looked like my knuckles would punch holes in it, I plopped it down.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Even in his more civil moments, Ruben's handshakes grind knuckles and his hugs squeeze air from anyone in his grip.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

“Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns: These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power,” he said.

From Salon Nov. 6, 2025

He reaches across the table, brushes my knuckles with his thumb.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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