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Vocabulary Entry
knuckle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A joint of a finger, especially the one where the finger bends.
Example Sentences
"He hurt his knuckle when he accidentally punched the wall."
"She wore a ring on her knuckle that shimmered in the light."
"The boxer had swollen knuckles after the match."
V
verb
To hit or strike with the knuckles.
Example Sentences
"He knuckled the door to get attention."
"In the game, players knuckle each other for fun."
"She knuckled the wood to check if it was hollow."