BRASS KNUCKLES

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does brass knuckles mean? 

• BRASS KNUCKLES (noun)
  The noun BRASS KNUCKLES has 1 sense:

1. a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

  Familiarity information: BRASS KNUCKLES used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BRASS KNUCKLES (noun)

Meaning:

A small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

brass knuckles; brass knucks; knuckle duster; knuckles; knucks

Hypernyms ("brass knuckles" is a kind of...):

arm; weapon; weapon system (any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)