Definition of Knuckle joint

1. Noun. A joint of a finger when the fist is closed.

Exact synonyms: Knuckle, Metacarpophalangeal Joint
Generic synonyms: Articulatio Synovialis, Diarthrosis, Synovial Joint
Group relationships: Finger
Derivative terms: Knuckle

2. Noun. A joint allowing movement in one plane only.
Exact synonyms: Hinge Joint
Generic synonyms: Joint

Lexicographical Neighbors of Knuckle Joint

knubby
knubs
knuckers
knuckle
knuckle-dragger
knuckle-dragging
knuckle-duster
knuckle-dusters
knuckle-walking
knuckle down
knuckle dragger
knuckle draggers
knuckle duster
knuckle dusters
knuckle joint (current term)
knuckle pads
knuckle sandwich
knuckle sign
knuckle under
knuckleball
knuckleballed
knuckleballer
knuckleballers
knuckleballing
knucklebone
knucklebones
knucklecurve
knucklecurves

Other Resources:

Search for Knuckle joint on Dictionary.com!Search for Knuckle joint on Thesaurus.com!Search for Knuckle joint on Google!Search for Knuckle joint on Wikipedia!

Search