knuckle dusters
Metal hand rings
Knuckle dusters are metal weapons worn over the fingers, designed to concentrate the force of a punch into a smaller area and protect the wearer's hand.
The device fits across the knuckles with finger holes and often a grip bar.
Also called brass knuckles, especially in American English.
Illegal in many jurisdictions.
Hand-to-hand combat
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- street fightOutdoor physical altercation
- punchStrike with fist
- fisticuffsHand-to-hand combat
melee · slugfest · hand-to-hand · scuffle · altercation · tussle · rumble · gang fight
Handheld striking weapon
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- close-quartersVery near proximity
- melee weaponTool for close-range fighting
- concealed weaponFirearm kept from sight
grip · weighted · metallic · offensive · hard-hitting · force · punch · striking
Criminal organization member
- thugViolent criminal
- hooliganViolent young troublemaker
- mobDisorderly, aggressive crowd
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
bouncer · street · underground · organized crime · intimidation · menace · muscle · goon
Prohibited trade goods
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
- concealed carryLicensed hidden weapon possession
felony · confiscated · outlawed · black market · smuggled · possession charge · criminal · underground
Guarding against harm
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- personal safetyOne's physical well-being
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- securityProtection from threat
defensive weapon · guard · last resort · equalizer · backup · precaution · readiness
fistfight
Hand-to-hand combat
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- street fightOutdoor physical altercation
- punchStrike with fist
fisticuffs · melee · slugfest · hand-to-hand · scuffle · altercation · tussle · rumble · gang fight · beat down
knuckleduster
Handheld striking weapon
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- close-quartersVery near proximity
- melee weaponTool for close-range fighting
concealed weapon · grip · weighted · metallic · offensive · hard-hitting · force · punch · striking · blunt force
gangster
Criminal organization member
tough guy · bouncer · street · underground · organized crime · intimidation · menace · muscle · goon · heavy
contraband
Prohibited trade goods
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
concealed carry · felony · confiscated · outlawed · black market · smuggled · possession charge · criminal · underground · illicit
protection
Guarding against harm
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- personal safetyOne's physical well-being
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
defensive weapon · security · guard · last resort · equalizer · backup · precaution · readiness
knuckle dustersboxing gloves
Padded handwear for pugilism
padded gloves · sparring gloves · MMA gloves · hand wraps · protective gloves
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