knucks

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Definition

Noun: 1. A small, handheld weapon designed to be worn over the knuckles: A set of metal rings or a metal bar, often with protruding studs, that fits around the fingers and across the palm. It is intended to concentrate the force of a punch, making it more damaging. This weapon is also commonly known as "brass knuckles."

Usage

The word "knucks" is an informal, shortened form of "knuckles" or "brass knuckles." It is used to refer specifically to the weapon. * The police found a pair of knucks in his jacket pocket. * Using knucks in a fight is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Advanced Usage
  • "To pack knucks": To carry brass knuckles, typically implying readiness for a physical confrontation.
    • Rumor had it he was packing knucks, so nobody wanted to start a fight with him.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brass knuckles (n): The full, more formal term for the same weapon.
  • Knuckle duster (n): Another common synonym, especially in British English.
Synonyms
  • Brass knuckles
  • Knuckle duster
  • Cestus (n): A historical term for a battle glove, often fitted with spikes or blades, used in ancient Greek and Roman combat sports.
Related Idioms
  • "To bust knuckles": This idiom can mean to work very hard with one's hands (e.g., ). It is related through the shared word "knuckles" but does not refer to the weapon "knucks."
Noun
  1. a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

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