knuckle
Translation
knuckle
Examples
He cracked his knuckles.
He cracked his knuckles.
She scraped a knuckle on the wall.
She scraped a knuckle on the wall.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/one's)) knuckle He scraped his knuckle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joint, finger joint
Etymology
From Middle English 'knokel', related to Dutch 'knokkel' and German 'Knöchel', referring to a joint or bone.
Memory Tips
The 'k' is silent. Imagine knocking on a door with your knuckles. The sound 'knock' is in the word.