knucklebone

noun — 3 senses

knucklebone

noun

Etymology From knuckle + bone.

1

A bone that forms a knuckle in the human hand, in an animal's paw or any bone that forms a similar bump.

2

Such a bone once used in knucklebones and other children's games of chance.

3

Slang A die.

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