KNUCKS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does knucks mean? 

• KNUCKS (noun)
  The noun 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: KNUCKS used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• KNUCKS (noun)

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 ("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)