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knuckle in Malay

buku

/ˈnʌkəl/

knuckle in Malay: buku. In English, knuckle means any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

Malay words for knuckle

joint of the finger
buku

English meaning of knuckle

  1. noun Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.
  2. noun A mechanical joint.
  3. noun The curved part of the cushion at the entrance to the pockets on a cue sports table.
  4. noun The kneejoint of a quadruped, especially of a calf; formerly, the kneejoint of a human being.

Full definition of knuckle

knuckle in a sentence

  • He knuckled the sleep from his eyes.
  • She knuckled her eyes in disbelief.

Synonyms of knuckle

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Questions about knuckle in Malay

What is the meaning of knuckle in Malay?
Knuckle in Malay is buku.
Apakah maksud knuckle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Knuckle: buku.
What does knuckle mean in English?
Knuckle means any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

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