What does knock-kneed mean?
Knock-kneed means (medicine, pathology) Having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart..
Knock-kneed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(medicine, pathology) Having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart..
Definitions by Sense
- (medicine, pathology) Having the knees abnormally close together, and the ankles spread apart.
- (medicine, pathology) Of a person or animal, suffering from genu valgum (or tibia valga).
Example Sentences
I called for the cheeses, and took them away in a cab. It was a ramshackle affair, dragged along by a knock-kneed, broken-winded somnambulist, which his owner, in a moment of enthusiasm, during conversation, referred to as a horse.
Synonyms for knock-kneed
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When Should You Use Knock-kneed?
Use knock-kneed when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for knock-kneed?
Common synonyms include unfit.
What is the opposite of knock-kneed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use knock-kneed in a sentence?
I called for the cheeses, and took them away in a cab. It was a ramshackle affair, dragged along by a knock-kneed, broken-winded somnambulist, which his owner, in a moment of enthusiasm, during conversation, referred to as a horse.
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