knuckle

Describes knuckles pale from gripping something tightly, often due to fear or anger.

A metal weapon worn over the knuckles.

Refers to fighting without gloves.

Knuckle showing a bruise from an impact.

Knuckle that is enlarged, typically due to injury.

Knuckle covered in blood.

Knuckle that is losing blood due to injury.

The bone forming the knuckle joint.

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

Figurative: to criticize or punish someone lightly.

Figurative: to criticize or punish someone lightly.

To pull or bend one's fingers to make a sharp cracking sound.

To damage a knuckle by rubbing it against a rough surface.

To scrape the skin from a knuckle.

To cause a bruise on a knuckle.