bareknuckle

/ˈbɛərkˌnʌkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

fought or done in the style of traditional boxing, without gloves

“The boxer’s bareknuckle fight ended in a technical knockout.”

2. noun

a boxer or fighter who competes in a bareknuckle fight

“The bareknuckle boxer was banned from competing in professional leagues.”

Synonyms

  • barefist
  • fistfight

Antonyms

  • gloves
  • sanctioned