knucklebone

Frequency: 4.82.9 per million words

A single word form, often used for the bone or for a game piece.

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Examples (10)

  • The archaeologist unearthed an ancient knucklebone from the dig site.
  • Children used to play games with polished knucklebones centuries ago.
  • She felt a sharp pain in her knucklebone after hitting it on the table.
  • The knucklebone is a small but crucial part of the joint's structure.
  • In some cultures, knucklebones were used for divination and fortune-telling.
  • The old man carved intricate designs into a deer knucklebone.
  • They found a collection of gaming pieces, including several knucklebones.
  • The dog happily chewed on the large knucklebone given by its owner.
  • Anatomically, the knucklebone refers to one of the phalanges of the hand or foot.
  • The game involved tossing the knucklebone and catching it in a specific way.