Dictionary

knucklebone

noun knuck·le·bone \ˈnək-əl-ˌbōn\

Definition of KNUCKLEBONE

1
:  a bone (as a metatarsus or metacarpus of a sheep) used in games and formerly in divination
2
plural but sing in constr :  a game played with knucklebones or jacks
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of KNUCKLEBONE

1577

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: knuckle downPrevious Word in the Dictionary: knuckleballAll Words Near: knucklebone
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears