HyperDic: knucks

English > 1 sense of the word knucks:
NOUNartifactknucks, brass knucks, brass knuckles, knuckles, knuckle dustera small metal weapon
English > knucks: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand.
Synonymsbrass knucks, brass knuckles, knuckles, knuckle duster
Broaderweapon, arm, weapon systemAny instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Usage ofplural, plural formThe form of a word that is used to denote more than one
Spanishmanopla, puño de acero, puño de hierro
Catalanpuny americà, puny de ferro

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