knucklebone
/ˈnʌkəlˌboʊn/
noun
- A bone forming part of a knuckle joint, especially in the fingers or toes.
- The skeleton's knucklebones were carefully preserved in the museum.
- She felt a sharp pain in her knucklebone when she punched the wall.
- The doctor examined the knucklebone after the injury.
- A small bone from the leg or foot of an animal, historically used in games or as a toy.
- She collected knucklebones from the farm to use in a craft project.
- Children in ancient times played games with knucklebones.
- The archaeologist found a set of knucklebones in the ruins.