Definition of knee

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Knee (n.) In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg..

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Tunic :: Tunic (n.) An under-garment worn by the ancient Romans of both sexes. It was made with or without sleeves, reached to or below the knees, and was confined at the waist by a girdle..
Joint :: "Joint (n.) A joining of two things or parts so as to admit of motion; an articulation, whether movable or not; a hinge; as, the knee joint; a node or joint of a stem; a ball and socket joint. See Articulation..
Sleeper :: Sleeper (n.) One of the knees which connect the transoms to the after timbers on the ship's quarter.
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Bowl-legged :: Bowl-legged (a.) Having crooked legs, esp. with the knees bent outward..
Scrabble :: Scrabble (n.) The act of scrabbling; a moving upon the hands and knees; a scramble; also, a scribble..
Inknee :: Inknee (n.) Same as Knock-knee.
Quadriceps :: Quadriceps (n.) The great extensor muscle of the knee, divided above into four parts which unite in a single tendon at the knee..
Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) One who kneels or who worships by or while kneeling.
Stifled :: Stifle (n.) The joint next above the hock, and near the flank, in the hind leg of the horse and allied animals; the joint corresponding to the knee in man; -- called also stifle joint. See Illust. under Horse..
Binding :: Binding (pl.) The transoms, knees, beams, keelson, and other chief timbers used for connecting and strengthening the parts of a vessel..
Breasthook :: Breasthook (n.) A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side..
Kilt :: Kilt (n.) A kind of short petticoat, reaching from the waist to the knees, worn in the Highlands of Scotland by men, and in the Lowlands by young boys; a filibeg..
Knee :: Knee (v. t.) To supplicate by kneeling.
Base :: Base (n.) A kind of skirt ( often of velvet or brocade, but sometimes of mailed armor) which hung from the middle to about the knees, or lower..
Procession :: Procession (n.) An old term for litanies which were said in procession and not kneeling.
Priedieu :: Priedieu (n.) A kneeling desk for prayers.
Leg :: Leg (n.) A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and foot..
Malanders :: Malanders (n. pl.) A scurfy eruption in the bend of the knee of the fore leg of a horse. See Sallenders.
Throat :: Throat (n.) The inside of a timber knee.
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