bare knuckled
/bɛrˈnʌkəld/
adjective
- Having no gloves on the hands, especially in boxing; also used figuratively to mean aggressive, direct, and without restraint.
- Her bare-knuckled approach to business negotiations earned her a reputation as a tough dealmaker.
- The movie portrays the bare-knuckled world of underground street fighting.
- The bare-knuckled fighter delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jaw.
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