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BRASS KNUCKS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does brass knucks mean?
• BRASS KNUCKS (noun)
The noun BRASS KNUCKS has 1 sense:
1. (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
Familiarity information: BRASS KNUCKS used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
brass knuckles; brass knucks; knuckle duster; knuckles; knucks
Hypernyms ("brass knucks" is a kind of...):
arm; weapon; weapon system (any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting)
Domain usage:
plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)
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