noun Download 🔗Share A bone that forms a knuckle in the human hand, in an animal's paw or any bone that forms a similar bump. Examples : "The dog loved chewing on the hard, smooth knucklebones his owner gave him. " anatomy body part animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Such a bone once used in children's games of chance. Examples : "The children found some old knucklebones in the attic and tried to play the traditional game with them. " body game history archaeology tradition entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A die. Examples : "The children used knucklebones to decide who would go first in the game. " game item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A children's game, originally played with the knucklebones of sheep, in which small objects are picked up, moved, thrown, and caught according to various rules. Examples : "During recess, the children played knucklebones on the playground, trying to catch the small pieces after tossing them in the air. " game culture tradition entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading