brass knuckles
brass knuckles
noun
a band of metal with four holes that fits over the upper fingers and that is gripped when a fist is made, used for increasing the effect of a blow with the fist.
Origin:
1850–55, Americanism
1850–55, Americanism
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| brass knuckles | |
noun | |
| a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand [syn: brass knucks] |
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