knuckle
//ˈnʌk.əl//
Noun
knuckleSingular
knucklesPlural
1
A joint of a finger, especially one connecting a finger to the hand, visible as a rounded protuberance when the fist is clenched.
He cracked his knuckles before starting to type.
2
A cut of meat consisting of the lower leg joint of an animal, especially a pig or calf.
I ordered a braised pork knuckle at the German restaurant.
Synonym
Verb
knuckleInfinitive
knucklePresent tense
knuckledPast tense
knuckledPast participle
knucklingPresent participle
knucklesThird-person singular
1
To press, rub, or strike with the knuckles.
She knuckled her tired eyes after reading for hours.
2
(with 'down') To apply oneself seriously and diligently to a task.
I need to knuckle down and finish this report by Friday.
3
(with 'under') To yield or submit to pressure or authority.
He refused to knuckle under to their demands.