| 单词 | knuckle |
| 释义 | knuckle n. & v. --n 1. the bone at a finger-joint, esp. that adjoining the hand. 2. a a projection of the carpal or tarsal joint of a quadruped. b a joint of meat consisting of this with the adjoining parts, esp. of bacon or pork. --vtr. strike, press, or rub with the knuckles. Phrases and idioms go the knuckle Austral. sl. fight, punch. knuckle-bone 1. bone forming a knuckle. 2. the bone of a sheep or other animal corresponding to or resembling a knuckle. 3. a knuckle of meat. knuckle-bones 1. animal knuckle-bones used in the game of jacks. 2. the game of jacks. knuckle down (often foll. by to) 1. apply oneself seriously (to a task etc.). 2. (also knuckle under) give in; submit. knuckle sandwich sl. a punch in the mouth. rap on (or over) the knuckles see RAP(1). Derivatives knuckly adj. Etymology: ME knokel f. MLG, MDu. kn{ouml}kel, dimin. of knoke bone |
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