knucklebone
nounEtymology 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.
noun — 3 senses
Etymology From knuckle + bone.
A bone that forms a knuckle in the human hand, in an animal's paw or any bone that forms a similar bump.
Such a bone once used in knucklebones and other children's games of chance.
Slang A die.
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