knuckle

UK
/ˈnʌk.əl/
US
/ˈnʌk.əl/

Übersetzungen

knucklesubstantiv
knuckles
Pl.
UK
/ˈnʌk.əl/
US
/ˈnʌk.əl/
She grazed her knuckle while boxing.
Она поцарапала костяшку во время бокса.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Synonyme
knuckle joint
knuckleverb
knuckled
Präteritum
knuckled
Partizip Perfekt
knuckling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈnʌk.əl/
US
/ˈnʌk.əl/
ударить кулаком
He decided to knuckle the door in frustration.
Он решил ударить кулаком по двери от досады.
согнуть пальцы
She had to knuckle her fingers to fit the ring.
Ей пришлось согнуть пальцы, чтобы надеть кольцо.
knuckleadjektiv
UK
/ˈnʌk.əl/
US
/ˈnʌk.əl/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "knuckle joint").

Definitionen

knucklesubstantiv
A joint of a finger, especially one of the joints where a finger bends.
He cracked his knuckles nervously before the interview.
A piece of meat consisting of the knuckle joint, especially in pork or beef.
The chef prepared a delicious braised pork knuckle for dinner.
A rounded projection forming the joint of a hinge through which the pin passes.
The door’s hinge knuckle had rusted and needed oiling.
knuckleverb
To apply oneself earnestly or diligently to a task, usually with the particle “down.”
She decided to knuckle down and finish her thesis before the deadline.
To press or rub with the knuckles.
He knuckled his eyes to stay awake during the long meeting.
To strike or tap with the knuckles.
He knuckled the desk to get everyone's attention.
knuckleadjektiv
Relating to, involving, or made from a knuckle; used attributively.
The mechanic inspected the knuckle joint for signs of wear.