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Vocabulary Entry
knuckles
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The plural form of 'knuckle', referring to the joints of the fingers.
Example Sentences
"He tapped his knuckles on the table to get everyone's attention."
"The boxer suffered injuries to his knuckles during the fight."
"She has a small scar on her knuckles from an old injury."
V
verb
To hit or tap with the knuckles.
Example Sentences
"He knuckles the door before entering the room."
"She knuckled the wall gently to check for hollow sounds."
"The teacher knuckled the desk to quiet the noisy class."