knuckling

And the notion of knuckling under to the dictates of that undersized—

Dark Allies Peter David 1999

As a consequence of the last-mentioned lesion of the tendons, a new condition presents itself in the articular disposition, constituting the deformity known as the knuckling fetlock.

Special Report on Diseases of the Horse Charles B. Michener 1877

But more difficult than speed for player's to get used to is what's called the knuckling effect.

NPR Topics: News 2010

Later still there is distinct evidence of 'knuckling' over at the fetlock and inability to fully flex it.

Diseases of the Horse's Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

"knuckling" the larger boys showed their contempt for the smaller, and it belongs to that kind of teasing which no self-respecting boy ever would allow to pass unchallenged.

Debts of Honor M��r J��kai 1864

Aidan closed the door, his hand white knuckling the knob, his bowed head pressed against the wood.

Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

This ghost, laughing a little too loudly, would be all the more terrible for the flicker of awful, self-deluding pride kindling in it at the thought of white-knuckling through the grimmest month of the year with nothing to talk about in company but how it has given up drink.

After the Binge Must Come the Purge Sam Leith 2011

Keep calling the cons filibuster bluffs Dems, instead of just knuckling under!

Vote on Wall Street reform debate may come Wednesday evening 2010

She sniffs, knuckling into the corner of one eye to catch a tear.

New Doctor/Rose Ficlet: STRAWBERRIES rabid1st 2009

I picture the lucky prick's hand edging under her sweater, knuckling beneath the stiff underwire.

Cymbals Guy Paul Hargreaves 2010