knuckledusters
Metal fist reinforcement
Knuckledusters are metal weapons worn over the knuckles to increase the damage of a punch.
The device fits across the fingers with holes for each digit and a grip for the palm.
Also called brass knuckles in American English.
Possession is illegal in many jurisdictions: He was arrested with a set of knuckledusters in his jacket.
Hand-to-hand combat
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- streetfightSpontaneous public brawl
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
altercation · tussle · rumble · slugfest · throwdown · hand-to-hand · grapple · punch
Violent criminal
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- hooliganViolent young troublemaker
- bouncerVenue entrance enforcer
bruiser · goon · ruffian · muscle · hired muscle · organized crime · assault · battery
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- ironElement twenty-six
- aluminumElement thirteen
- forgedMade by smithing, or faked
cast · hardened · tempered · molded · solid · weighted · smithing · metalwork
Plant circulatory fluid
- blackjackCard game to twenty-one
- coshWeighted striking weapon
- bludgeonHeavy blunt weapon
- truncheonShort thick stick
baton · nightstick · billy club · shillelagh · push dagger · concealed weapon
Protecting oneself from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- protectionGuarding against harm
- personal safetyOne's physical well-being
last resort · equalizer · defensive weapon · security · backup
fisticuffs
Hand-to-hand combat
- brawlDisorderly group fight
- streetfightSpontaneous public brawl
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
scuffle · altercation · tussle · rumble · slugfest · throwdown · hand-to-hand · grapple · punch · haymaker
thug
Violent criminal
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- hooliganViolent young troublemaker
bouncer · bruiser · goon · ruffian · muscle · hired muscle · organized crime · assault · battery · intimidation
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
forged · cast · hardened · tempered · molded · solid · weighted · smithing · metalwork · alloy
sap
Plant circulatory fluid
truncheon · baton · nightstick · billy club · shillelagh · push dagger · concealed weapon
self-defense
Protecting oneself from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- deterrentThing that discourages action
- protectionGuarding against harm
personal safety · last resort · equalizer · defensive weapon · security · backup
knuckledustersshield
Handheld defensive armor
body armor · bulletproof vest · helmet · protective padding · riot shield
knuckledusterskid gloves
Fine leather handwear
gloves · mittens · boxing gloves · padded gloves · protective gloves
knuckledustersolive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
white flag · peace offering · open hand · handshake · healing hands