Synonyms for

Knuckles

Verb / ˈnʌkʌlz / Another word for knuckles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Knuckles are the bony parts of your fingers where they bend.

Synonyms & similar words

knucks knuckleduster metacarpophalangealjoint brassknucks knucklejoint knuckle brassknuckles joints fingers digits phalanges bones knobs hinges articulations pivots nodes swivels junctures connections couplings links attachments fastenings fixings joinings ligaments

Synonyms by register

Formal

phalanges interphalangeal joints

Informal

knobs bones

Literary

finger joints hand joints

Antonyms

fingertips palms wrists forearms elbows

Common collocations

  • knuckles cracked
  • knuckles white
  • knuckles bruised
  • knuckles bleeding
  • knuckles scraped
  • knuckles swollen
  • knuckles popped

Word family

noun knuckle
verb knuckle

Usage note

The word 'knuckles' most commonly refers to the joints of the fingers. It can also be used informally to refer to the prominent parts of the fist.

Example sentences

  1. I scraped my knuckles when I fell off my bike.
  2. My knuckles turned red from playing in the snow.
  3. I can crack my knuckles really loudly.
  4. The boxer wrapped his knuckles before the fight.
  5. I used my knuckles to knock on the door.

Quotes

  • The best knuckles are the ones you crack yourself. - Douglas Coupland
  • The knuckles of your clenched hand are white because every bone is wrapped tightly in a tense, stretched, ready-to-snap skin. - David Wong
  • A knuckleball is a pitch that relies on the wind more than anything else. - Tim Wakefield

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