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knucklebone Synonyms

Another word for knucklebone

Choosing another word for knucklebone depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A bone forming a knuckle in the human hand, or the tarsal bone (astragalus) or limb joint bone of a cloven-hoofed animal such as a sheep or calf.

Usage Example

"The butcher added a meaty astragalus to the pot to give the broth a rich, savory depth."

Strong
astragalus

• noun (Context 2)

A small, six-sided bone from a sheep's ankle, or a metal or plastic imitation of it, used as a game piece or die; (in plural, treated as singular) an ancient game of skill played by tossing and catching these pieces, similar to jacks.

Usage Example

"Archaeologists uncovered a set of polished sheep knucklebones that Roman soldiers once used for games of chance."

Strong
jacks
jackstones
dibs
fives

• Nearby Words

knoxville
knuckle
knuckleball
knucklebone
knuckleduster
knucklehead
knuckleheaded

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Knucklebone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/knucklebone
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