Definitions for knuckle-dusters

knuckle-dusters knuck·le-dust·er

Spelling: [nuhk-uh l-duhs-ter]
IPA: /ˈnʌk əlˌdʌs tər/

Knuckle-Dusters is a 15 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 1171 anagrams from letters in knuckle-dusters (-cdeekklnrsstuu).

Definitions for knuckle-dusters

noun

  1. brass knuckles.

Origin of knuckle-dusters

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

Examples for knuckle-dusters

Nets may not be so spectacular as knuckle-dusters, but they are slightly more civilised and generally more efficient.

There'd been a strike in the mine, an' my friend had took it in hand with knuckle-dusters on.

He does not fight with knuckle-dusters or kick with his heavy boots.

Word Value for knuckle-dusters
Scrable

17

Words with friends

21

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