knucks

• Kleine Metallwaffe, die über die Fingerknöchel der Handrückseite gestreift wird und zum Schlagen verwendet wird.

A small metal weapon worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand, used for striking.

1. C1informal

   A small metal weapon worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand, used to increase the force of a punch.

   Schlagring

   • He was arrested for carrying knucks in his pocket.
   • The antique shop sold a pair of brass knucks.
   • Using knucks in a fight can cause serious injury.

   Synonymebrass knucklesknuckle duster