knuckle duster
knuckle duster · knuckle dusters
A weapon made of metal worn around the knuckles that strengthens the impact of a punchA weapon made of metal worn around the knuckles that strengthens the impact of a punch.
Meaning
1 senses(Australia, UK)A weapon made of metal worn around the knuckles that strengthens the impact of a punch.
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
Forms
plural: knuckle dustersSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand:brass knucksknucksbrass knucklesknuckles