Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brass knuckles

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.25 in modern English

Syllables: brass knuck-les
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.

Example Sentences

"Jacob always carried a set of brass knuckles, just in case he ever got caught up in a bar fight."

Synonyms

knuckle duster knucks knuckles brass knucks

Questions

What does brass knuckles mean?: A weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.

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