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Meaning of "brass knuckles" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRASS KNUCKLES

brass knuckles  [brɑːs ˈnʌkəlz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRASS KNUCKLES

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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Brass knuckles is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRASS KNUCKLES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

brass knuckles

Brass knuckles

Brass knuckles, also sometimes called knuckles, knucks, brass knucks, knucklebusters, or knuckledusters, are weapons used in hand-to-hand combat. Brass knuckles are pieces of metal shaped to fit around the knuckles. Despite their name, they are often made from other metals, plastics or carbon fibers. Designed to preserve and concentrate a punch's force by directing it toward a harder and smaller contact area, they result in increased tissue disruption, including an increased likelihood of fracturing the victim's bones on impact. The extended and rounded palm grip also spreads across the attacker's palm the counter-force that would otherwise be absorbed primarily by the attacker's fingers, reducing the likelihood of damage to the attacker's fingers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRASS KNUCKLES


academicals
ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz
bifocals
baɪˈfəʊkəlz
canonicals
kəˈnɒnɪkəlz
chemicals
ˈkɛmɪkəlz
Chronicles
ˈkrɒnɪkəlz
clericals
ˈklɛrɪkəlz
Eccles
ˈɛkəlz
hackles
ˈhækəlz
multifocals
ˌmʌltɪˈfəʊkəlz
Nichols
ˈnɪkəlz
oracles
ˈɒrəkəlz
physicals
ˈfɪzɪkəlz
shackles
ˈʃækəlz
spectacles
ˈspɛktəkəlz
Tabernacles
ˈtæbəˌnækəlz
theatricals
θɪˈætrɪkəlz
trifocals
ˈtraɪˈfəʊkəlz
varifocals
ˈvɛərɪˌfəʊkəlz
vocals
ˈvəʊkəlz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRASS KNUCKLES

brass
brass band
brass farthing
brass foundry
brass hat
brass monkey
brass neck
brass plaque
brass plate
brass ring
brass rubbing
brass tacks
brassage
brassard
brassart
brassbound
brassed off
brasserie
brassfounder
brassfounding

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRASS KNUCKLES

Antilles
at right angles
Charles
de los Angeles
Herakles
home sales
hot cockles
Knowles
los Angeles
miles
principles
rap over the knuckles
Rules
sales
Seychelles
singles
tales
textiles
titles
Wales

Synonyms and antonyms of brass knuckles in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «brass knuckles» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRASS KNUCKLES

Find out the translation of brass knuckles to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of brass knuckles from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brass knuckles» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

指节铜套
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puños americanos
570 millions of speakers

English

brass knuckles
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पीतल पोर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القبضات الحديدية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кастет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

soqueiras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রাস নকল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coups de poing
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Buku jari kuningan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlagring
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブラスナックル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

황동 주먹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Knuckles kuningan
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nắm đấm sắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பித்தளை முட்கட்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पितळ नॅकल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pirinç mafsallar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tirapugni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kastety
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кастет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

boxuri de metal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σιδερογροθιές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

koper kneukels
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knogjärn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slåsshansker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brass knuckles

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRASS KNUCKLES»

The term «brass knuckles» is regularly used and occupies the 96.135 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRASS KNUCKLES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brass knuckles

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRASS KNUCKLES»

Discover the use of brass knuckles in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brass knuckles and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Brass Knuckles
A reissuing of Brass Knuckles, the debut collection of poetry by Stuart Dybek.
Stuart Dybek, 2004
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Brass Knuckles
Dr. Ross Andrews, a renowned heart specialist and debonair man-about-town comes up with an ingenious and lethal way to dispose of his gambling debts--to become a killer for hire with the Mafia
Ben Mochan, 1984
3
Blue Fingers Brass Knuckles
Jennifer L. Martin. BLUE. FINGERS,. BRASS. KNUCKLES. The Power of Inspiration, Faith, Courage 8: Love. IENNIFER. L. MARTIN. Blue Fingers Brass Knuckles The Power of Inspiration, Faith, Courage&. Front Cover.
Jennifer L. Martin, 2010
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The Ballerina with Brass Knuckles in Her Purse
Steven Helmicki. The Ballerina with Brass Knuckles in Her Purse Steven Helmicki The Ballerina with Brass Knuckles in Her Purse Steven Helmicki. Front Cover.
Steven Helmicki, 2006
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The Texas Criminal Reports: Cases Argued and Adjudged in the ...
Brass Knuckles. See Carrying Brass Knuckles. Bribery. Where the alleged State's witness, to wit, the County Superintendent of public schools, according to the evidence not only encouraged the commission of the crime of bribery alleged in ...
John Preston White, 1921
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The American State Reports: Containing the Cases of General ...
Under an information charging a defendant with carrying “brass knuckles," evidence is admissible that the knuckles were made or any metal or hard substance. EVIDENCE—JUDICXAL KNOWLEDGE—BRASS KNUCKLES.—A court takes ...
Abraham Clark Freeman, 1898
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The Texas Criminal Reports: Cases Argued and Adjudged in the ...
Carrying Brass Knuckles. Where, upon trial of unlawfully carrying brass knuckles. the evidence although conflicting, sustained the conviction, there was no reversible error. Tucker v. State, 655. Carrying Pistol. See Deputy lViarshal; Place 'of ...
Alexander M. Jackson, Alexander M. Jackson (Jr.), Sam Andrew Willson, 1921
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The Southwestern Reporter
appeared in evidence that the arm carried by defendant was made of steel, and was not in fact made of brans. The said weapon, however, was the same as that commonly known as "brass knuckles," in shape, size, use, etc. The only question  ...
9
Judicial and statutory definitions of words and phrases
BRASS KNUCKLES OR KNUCKS. "Brass knuckles" as used in a statute prohibiting the carrying of brass knuckles, include knuckles made of steel, which are similar in shape, size, use, etc., to brass knuckles. "Brass knuckles" is the name of ...
West Publishing Company, 1904
10
Nelly Albums: Brass Knuckles, Country Grammar, Nellyville, ...
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Books Llc, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRASS KNUCKLES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brass knuckles is used in the context of the following news items.
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VIDEO: Teen brutally beaten by young girls while waiting for …
The teenage victim says she was sprayed with mace and hit with a weapon — possibly brass knuckles during the fight. She suffered a cut to the ... «Fox 59, Jul 15»
2
Halperin: Hillary Camp 'Getting A Huge Bum Rap' For Reporter …
... own reputation with the press as being kind of paranoid with the press and having this brass knuckles approach to dealing with the media…”. «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
3
La Grange Park police blotter: Chicago man charged in theft of …
... conduct and obstruction of justice after he was seen with brass knuckles at the Gilbert Park activity building, Gilbert Avenue and 42nd Street. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
4
'GTA 5' Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 Release Date July 8: New Images …
The brass knuckles have been featured in every game since Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Earlier on Monday, GTA 5 tipster and YouTuber ... «iDigitalTimes.com, Jul 15»
5
Almost Time for Pluto's Close-Up
... of black spots on its surface, including a string of them, each about the size of Missouri, that the scientists have nicknamed "brass knuckles." «NDTV, Jul 15»
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Investigators recover weapons, ammunition in Tahlequah police …
Investigators confiscated about 580 rounds of ammunition, two .22-caliber handguns, a 9 mm handgun, brass knuckles, scales, two knives, 125 ... «Muskogee Daily Phoenix, Jul 15»
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'Assassin's Creed Syndicate' (ALL) Playtest Road Show Going To …
Use improved stealth tactics to elude your enemies and unleash your arsenal of weapons, including the kukri knife, brass knuckles, and sword ... «WorthPlaying.com, Jul 15»
8
Sawed-off shotgun, crack cocaine found during search at Fall River …
... where police reported seizing a sawed-off shotgun, shotgun shells, 67.4 ounces of suspected crack cocaine and a set of brass knuckles. «Fall River Herald News, Jul 15»
9
Five arrested as Upper Darby cops lead Meth raids in Drexel Hill
... police confiscated two handguns, two motorcycles, a Warlocks Motorcycle Club jacket, a total of $2,209 and brass knuckles. Michael ... «Main Line, Jul 15»
10
Maryland State Police Arrests, Warrant Services and DUI Report for …
During a search incident to arrest, a set of metal brass knuckles with a flip out knife was discovered in Ms. Price's purse. Both subjects were ... «Southern Maryland News Net, Jul 15»

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