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knuckle [ˈnʌkl̩] N

1. knuckle (joint):

knuckle
kostka f

2. knuckle (meat):

knuckle of meat
nóżka f
knuckle of pork
golonka f

Phrases:

to be near the knuckle Brit inf
być niesmacznym

knuckle down VB intr inf

knuckle-duster N

knuckle under VB intr inf

Usage examples with knuckles

to get one's knuckles rapped [or to be rapped on the knuckles]
zostać zganionym
to receive a rap on [or over] the knuckles for sth
dostać za coś po łapach

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Application of a cane to the knuckles or the shoulders has been much less common.
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Examples of this could include a noticeable scar, a thick accent or a habit such as cracking their knuckles.
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He also has tattoos on his neck, and has the words stay down tattooed across his knuckles.
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Besides counting 10 fingers, some cultures have counted knuckles, the space between fingers, and toes as well as fingers.
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I could see the knuckles and veins, even the texture of the skin with uncanny clarity in the light of the street lamp.
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The gelatin in the bone broth (found in the knuckles, feet, and other joints) helps seal up holes in intestines.
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As a senior in 1986, his vision was impaired after being struck in the left eye by brass knuckles in a fistfight.
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Its habitual gait is quadrupedal, using the soles of its feet and resting on its knuckles, but it can walk upright for short distances.
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The skin rash is reddish and most commonly occurs on the face, especially around the eyes, and over the knuckles and elbows.
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As much sweat from his brow, spittle from his throat and blood from his suppurating knuckles as he could collect during his exertions, he smeared across the perspex.
www.telegraph.co.uk

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