knuckle
noun/ˈnʌkəl/
Frequency rank: #10,389 most common English word
Meaning
a joint of a finger, especially one that forms a bump when the hand is closed into a fist.
Example sentence
He tapped the door with his knuckle to get someone's attention.
Synonyms & related words
- joint
- finger-joint
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