knuckled

Meanings

• Verb

  To grasp or seize something with the knuckles, usually in a forceful manner.

  - "He knuckled the ball hard during the baseball game."
  - "The detective knuckled the suspect's wrist to get a better grip."

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Synonyms

knuckle under

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Variants

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brass knuckles , knuckle , knuckled , knuckles , knuckling , bare-knuckle , bare-knuckled , bare-knuckles , knuckle down , knuckled down , knuckles down , knuckling down , knuckle under , knuckled under , knuckles under , knuckling under , white-knuckle , white-knuckled , white-knuckler , white-knucklers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to knead' or 'to work with the hands.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knuckle sandwich' is a slang expression for a fistfight.

2. In some cultures, it's considered bad luck to 'knuckle' or touch the head of a statue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grip: Related to the physical act of seizing or holding something, as in 'grip strength'.

2. Knucklebone: A small bone found in the knuckles, often used for games or as a good-luck charm.

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Culture

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In some contexts, 'knuckling under' refers to giving in to pressure or surrendering, often metaphorically.

How to Memorize "knuckled"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a fist and grasping an object with your knuckles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knuckled' with the action of gripping or seizing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Knuckles Needed' to help remember the meaning of the verb.

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