Usually means: Fighting without gloves; very rough.
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We found 4 dictionaries that define the word bare-knuckles:

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  1. bare-knuckles: Merriam-Webster
  2. bare-knuckles: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
  3. bare-knuckles: Wordnik
  4. bare-knuckles: Wiktionary

(Note: See bare-knuckle as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (bare-knuckle)

adjective:  (boxing) Without boxing gloves.
adjective:  (by extension) Characterized by ruthlessly attacking or overpowering an opponent, especially when using underhanded techniques.
verb:  To box without boxing gloves.
verb:  To attack or overpower ruthlessly.
▸ Also see bare-knuckle


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