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BRASS KNUCKLES

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does brass knuckles mean? 

BRASS KNUCKLES (noun)
  The noun BRASS KNUCKLES has 1 sense:

1. (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the handplay

  Familiarity information: BRASS KNUCKLES used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BRASS KNUCKLES (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

brass knuckles; brass knucks; knuckle duster; knuckles; knucks

Hypernyms ("brass knuckles" is a kind of...):

arm; weapon; weapon system (any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)


 Context examples 


"Hold up yer hand!" he screamed. "Them's brass knuckles, an' you hit me with 'em!"

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)



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