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 street fighter slipped on his brass knucks before heading out to confront his rival in the bar parking lot.
- She had never seen knucks in person before, but she had heard they were favored by some of the tough girls in her neighborhood.
- The goon pulled out a set of lead knucks from his jacket pocket and cracked his knuckles menacingly.
- Wearing knucks was almost a rite of passage for some of the city's tougher youth, who saw it as a symbol of their strength and resilience.
- The cop spotted the knucks on the perp's hand and immediately called for backup before attempting to make the arrest.