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- noun UK A weapon made of
metal worn around theknuckles that strengthens the impact of apunch ;brass knuckles .
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- noun a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
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skipvia commented on the word knuckle duster
Another term for brass knuckles. See Knuckle Up.
February 12, 2008