knuckles
word · lemma: knuckle
/ˈnəkəɫz/
NUH-kuhlz
/nˈʌkəlz/
NUH-kuhlz
Definition
The knuckles are the joints in your fingers, especially the parts you can see and feel when you make a fist.
Usage & Nuances
'Knuckles' usually refers to the four main finger joints that protrude when making a fist. Common phrases include 'crack your knuckles' (make a popping sound), 'knuckle sandwich' (slang for a punch), and 'bare knuckles' (without gloves).
Spanish: nudillosPortuguese (BR): nós dos dedosPortuguese (PT): nós dos dedosChinese (Simplified): 指关节Chinese (Traditional): 指關節Hindi: अंगुलियों के जोड़Arabic: مفاصل الأصابعBengali: গাঁট - গিঁট (আঙুলের) Russian: костяшкиJapanese: 指の関節Vietnamese: khớp ngón tayKorean: 손가락 마디Turkish: parmak eklemleriUrdu: انگلیوں کے جوڑIndonesian: buku-buku jari
Example Sentences
He hit the table with his knuckles.
basic
She cracked her knuckles during the meeting.
basic
Your knuckles will hurt if you punch the wall.
basic
I always crack my knuckles when I'm nervous.
natural
His knuckles turned white from gripping the steering wheel so tightly.
natural
He gave me a playful tap with his knuckles on my arm.
natural