raps someone's knuckles

A form of rap someone's knuckles — to tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of rap someone's knuckles
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