Knuckle

usgb/ˈnʌkl/
noun

The joint in the middle part of your fingers, where it bends.

She rapped on the door with her knuckles
Visual representation of "knuckle" - The joint in the middle part of your fingers, where it bends

Often appears as...

  • knuckle of finger
  • bent knuckles
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Anatomy Term

Used to describe where fingers bend, often mentioned in anatomy or when instructing hand movements.

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When playing piano, relax your knuckles.
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Physical Gesture

Associated with knocking on doors or surfaces to draw attention, conveying a physical action.

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He knocked with his knuckles to avoid using the doorbell.
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Non-Verbal Cues

Knuckles can express non-verbal cues such as anger or frustration when showed clenched.

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Her clenched knuckles revealed she was holding back her frustration.
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