Knuckle duster

/nˈʌkəl dˈʌstə/

/nˈʌkəl dˈʌstɚ/

[noun]

Knuckle duster

[NOUN]

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

synonyms : brass knuckles

brass knucks

knuckles

knucks

Examples

1. Originating in India, the Vajra-musti is an edged knuckle duster.

2. A traditional Indian martial art where the weapon is tied to the fist of wrestlers has lineage dating back to the Middle Ages and is still practiced today by professional wrestlers in India, using non-lethal knuckle dusters.