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noun(knuck-le)the rounded prominence formed by the ends of the two adjacent bones at a joint —used especially of those at the joints of the fingers
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noun(knuck-le)the joint of a knuckle
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noun(knuck-le)a cut of meat consisting of the tarsal or carpal joint with the adjoining flesh
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verb(knuck-le)to place the knuckles on the ground in shooting a marble
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verb(knuck-le)to press or rub with the knuckles
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noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction(knuck-le)knuckle
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idiom(knuck-le)criticism or punishment that is given in a gentle way for something that one did wrong
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idiom(knuck-le)to criticize or punish (someone) in a gentle way for doing something wrong
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idiom(knuck-le)to criticize or punish someone in a gentle way for doing something wrong
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adjective or adverb(knuck-le)not using boxing gloves
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adjective or adverb(knuck-le)having a fierce unrelenting character
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verb(knuck-le)to apply oneself earnestly
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verb(knuck-le)give in, submit