Brass Knucks (Noun)
Meaning
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The thug pulled out a pair of brass knucks from his pocket to intimidate his opponent.
- The police officer confiscated the brass knucks from the suspect's hand during the arrest.
- In the old-school gangster movies, the tough guys always seemed to wear brass knucks.
- He was arrested for carrying a set of brass knucks, which was prohibited by local law.
- The martial arts instructor warned his students never to use brass knucks in a real fight.