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bareknuckle

bare·knuck·le [ bér nùk'l ] or bare·knuck·led [ bér nùkl'd ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
without boxing gloves: not wearing boxing gloves



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using bare hands: using hands not protected by boxing gloves
He was a great bareknuckle champion in his time.

2. aggressive or competitive: characterized by open aggression or competitiveness
a bareknuckle exchange on the Senate floor

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