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1[countable] any of the joints in the fingers, especially those connecting the fingers to the rest of the hand
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- 2(also hock) [uncountable, countable] a piece of meat from the lower part of an animal's leg, especially a pig knuckle of pork Idioms
(to give somebody/receive) gentle criticism for something We got a rap over the knuckles for being late.
to criticize someone gently for something The company was rapped over the knuckles for broadcasting the interview.
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