Meaning Of The Word Knuckle-duster

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knuckle-duster
countable noun: A knuckle-duster is a piece of metal that is designed to be worn on the back of a person's hand as a weapon, so that if they hit someone they will hurt them badly.

knuckle-duster in British English
brass knuckles
noun
noun: a metal bar fitted over the knuckles, often with holes for the fingers, for inflicting injury by a blow with the fist

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