English Explanatory Dictionary

rap someone's knuckles

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication.
  2. to give someone a punishment.
  3. to strike someone on the back of the hand usually as a method of punishment.

Word forms

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