knee

A1
Pronunciation
/niː/
/ni/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell.
2 Definition

In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.

3 Definition

The part of a garment that covers the knee.

4 Definition

A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.

5 Definition

An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.

Example Sentences
  • To make a knee.
6 Definition

Any knee-shaped item or sharp angle in a line; an inflection point.

Example Sentences
  • the knee of a graph
7 Definition

A blow made with the knee; a kneeing.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To kneel to.

Example Sentences
  • 1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii
2 Definition

To poke or strike with the knee.

3 Definition

To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.