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knuckle 1. a joint of a finger, esp that connecting a finger to the hand 2. the cylindrical portion of a hinge through which the pin passes 3. an angle joint between two members of a structure knuckle [′nək·əl] (mining engineering) The place on an incline where there is a sudden change in grade. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| " and she seized the countess' hands and kissed a knuckle of the little finger, saying, "June," and continued, kissing, "July, August," on the other hand. As he approached us, he began to make uncouth noises, and held up his hands to show us his fingers, which were webbed to the first knuckle, like a duck's foot. did that, sir,' said a great lubberly fellow, stepping forward; 'and preciously I cut my knuckle agin' his mouth. |
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