brass knuckles
Noun: A small, handheld weapon designed to be worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand. It is typically made of metal and consists of connected rings or a plate with holes for the fingers, intended to concentrate the force of a punch and increase injury to the target.
The term "brass knuckles" refers specifically to the weapon itself. It is used as a countable noun, often in the plural form. * Possession or use: Refers to having or employing the weapon. * Description: Used to identify or describe the object.
- The police found a pair of brass knuckles in the suspect's pocket.
- In many jurisdictions, carrying brass knuckles is illegal.
- The weapon was identified as brass knuckles, not a knife.
- "A set of brass knuckles": A common phrasing to specify one unit of the weapon.
- Historical/Material Context: While traditionally made of brass, they can be made from other materials like steel or plastic. The term "brass knuckles" is often used generically regardless of the actual material.
- Knuckle duster (noun): A synonym for brass knuckles, commonly used in British English.
- Knuckles (noun, informal): A shortened, informal form sometimes used in context (e.g., "He was armed with knuckles").
- Knuckle duster
- Knuckles (informal)
The word refers solely to the weapon. It does not describe a type of punch, a fighting style, or a part of the body. Its primary function and defining characteristic is its design as a metal reinforcement worn over the knuckles.
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a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
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