knuckled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈnʌkəld/
KK: /ˈnʌkəld/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or having knuckles, often used to describe something that has a bumpy or jointed appearance.
Example
The knuckled surface of the tree trunk made it difficult to climb.
Conversation
Did you see that fight last night?
Yeah, it was intense! Those guys were really going at it.
I can't believe how knuckled their punches were, though.
Right? It looked like it hurt a lot!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bumpy
lumpy
knobby
Antonyms
smooth
flat
even
verb
Definition
To hit or strike something with the knuckles, often used in the context of a fist or hand action.
Example
He knuckled the door to get someone's attention.
Tense Forms
Past: knuckled
Past Participle: knuckled
Conversation
I saw you knuckled that door earlier, was everything okay?
Yeah, I just wanted to get your attention without making too much noise.
I thought maybe you were trying to be sneaky or something!
Root Explanation
Knuckled → The word 'knuckled' is derived from 'knuckle' (from Middle English 'knokel', meaning a joint of the finger) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle or adjective form). The term 'knuckled' describes something that has knuckles or is characterized by knuckles.
Memory Tip
Think of 'knuckle' as the joint in your fingers, and remember that 'knuckled' means something that has those finger joints.
Visually Confused Words
unsuckled
knurled
kinkled
buckled