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noun
A weapon made of metal worn around the knuckles that strengthens the impact of a punch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, UK
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Synonyms: brass knuckles
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: brass knucks, knucks, brass knuckles, knuckles
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: weapon, arm, weapon system
History
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