brass knuckles

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Scope note
American weapons consisting of a band of metal, either with holes for four fingers or a single large opening to slip the main part of the hand into, leaving the thumb outside, used to increase the effect of a blow with the fist.
brass knuckles
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024