See knuckle up on Wiktionary
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"To clench one's fist(s) as though in preparation for a fight."
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"(informal, chiefly African-American Vernacular) To clench one's fist(s) as though in preparation for a fight."
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"To approach a problem aggressively."
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"(informal, by extension) To approach a problem aggressively."
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"To strike or fight."
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"(slang) To strike or fight."
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