bare-knuckle
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.18 in modern English
23
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Without boxing gloves.
adj
Characterized by ruthlessly attacking or overpowering an opponent, especially when using underhanded techniques.
verb
To box without boxing gloves.
verb
To attack or overpower ruthlessly.
Example Sentences
- "The bare-knuckle boxing era ended in the early 20th century, when gloves were introduced, stricter rules implemented and oversight organizations formed."
- "In bare-knuckle fights, one of the most frequent injuries is a broken hand."
- "He was known as a tough bare-knuckle boxer and had already consolidated a reputation from his teenage years, when he had first thrown his fists in anger."
- "The difference between a street fight and a bare-knuckle boxing match is an accepted set of rules, such as not striking a downed opponent."
- "a bareknuckle exchange on the Senate floor"
- "In one sense such bare-knuckle tactics reflect the fact that IP grants are (and are intended to be) monopolies."