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brass knuckles

/bræs ˈnʌkəlz/

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/bræs ˈnʌkəlz/C1informal
  • ruОружие, состоящее из металлической пластины с отверстиями для пальцев, надеваемое на костяшки для усиления удара кулаком.

A weapon consisting of a metal plate with holes for the fingers, worn over the knuckles to increase the force of a punch.

  1. B2formal

    A metal weapon worn over the knuckles to increase the force of a punch.

    ruКастет

    • He was arrested for carrying brass knuckles.
    • Brass knuckles are illegal in many countries.
    • The attacker used brass knuckles during the fight.