Knee

Quick meaning: Knee is a noun meaning (anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

Meaning

(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

More Meanings

1. In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
2. In birds:
3. The part of a garment that covers the knee.
4. (shipbuilding) A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
5. Any knee-shaped item or sharp angle in a line; an inflection point.
6. A blow made with the knee; a kneeing.
7. (archaic) An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.

Example Sentences

the knee of a graph

Give them title, knee, and approbation.

Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell.

[…] and he made a knee to the Caesar of Patna, giving that man all honour due to him.

Word Forms

• knees
• kneen
• kneeing
• kneed

Synonyms for knee

Depending on context, synonyms include stifle, genu.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include genu, stifle, kneecap, patella, leg, paw.

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