knuckle
word
Definition
A knuckle is the joint of a finger where it bends. It can also refer to a rounded part of meat from this area on an animal.
Usage & Nuances
Most often a noun for the finger joint, used in medical, casual, and idiomatic expressions ('crack your knuckles', 'knuckle sandwich'). Rarely used for meat except in culinary contexts. Not the same as 'knick-knack' or 'nipple'.
Spanish: nudilloPortuguese (BR): articulação do dedoPortuguese (PT): articulação do dedoChinese (Simplified): 指关节Chinese (Traditional): 指關節Hindi: अंगुली का पोरArabic: مفصل الإصبعBengali: গাঁট - আঙুলের গাঁটRussian: костяшкаJapanese: 指の関節Vietnamese: khớp ngón tayKorean: 손가락 마디Turkish: parmak eklemiUrdu: گٹھلی (انگلی کا جوڑ)Indonesian: buku jari
Example Sentences
She hurt her knuckle while playing basketball.
basic
You should not crack your knuckles too often.
basic
He has a scar on his right knuckle.
basic
Stop cracking your knuckles—it’s distracting!
natural
He punched the wall and scraped his knuckle.
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Ever tried a German pork knuckle? It’s delicious!
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