Clues for the word "KNUCKLE"

We've had 21 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 44 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on August 18, 2026.

Definition of knuckle

n. - The joint of a finger, particularly when made prominent by the closing of the fingers.
n. - The kneejoint, or middle joint, of either leg of a quadruped, especially of a calf; -- formerly used of the kneejoint of a human being.
n. - The joint of a plant.
n. - The joining pars of a hinge through which the pin or rivet passes; a knuckle joint.
n. - A convex portion of a vessel's figure where a sudden change of shape occurs, as in a canal boat, where a nearly vertical side joins a nearly flat bottom.
n. - A contrivance, usually of brass or iron, and furnished with points, worn to protect the hand, to add force to a blow, and to disfigure the person struck; as, brass knuckles; -- called also knuckle duster.
v. i. - To yield; to submit; -- used with down, to, or under.
v. t. - To beat with the knuckles; to pommel.