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knuckled Synonyms & Antonyms

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Common synonyms for knuckled are knuckle under.

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Knuckled as an Adjective

1

Having a certain type of knuckles.

2

(chiefly in combination) Having a certain type of knuckles.

Knuckled as a Verb

1

simple past and past participle of knuckle

2

To apply pressure, or rub or massage with one's knuckles.

He knuckled the sleep from his eyes.

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3

To bend the fingers.

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4

To touch one's forehead as a mark of respect.

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5

To yield.

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Knuckled in a Sentence

He knuckled the sleep from his eyes.

Word Forms & Grammar

knuckled (not comparable)

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Origin of Knuckled

From knuckle + -ed.

Word Facts for Knuckled

Part of speechadjective, verb
MeaningHaving a certain type of knuckles
Synonymsknuckle under

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