Definition of knee

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

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Geniculation :: Geniculation (n.) The act of kneeling.
Knelt :: Knelt (imp. & p. p.) of Knee.
Geniculate :: Geniculate (a.) Bent abruptly at an angle, like the knee when bent; as, a geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin crystal..
Gaiter :: Gaiter (n.) A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep, or for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe..
Kneejointed :: Kneejointed (a.) Geniculate; kneed. See Kneed, a., 2..
Genu :: Genu (n.) The kneelike bend, in the anterior part of the callosum of the brain..
Kneecap :: Kneecap (n.) The kneepan.
Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) A name given to certain catechumens and penitents who were permitted to join only in parts of church worship.
Sleeper :: Sleeper (n.) One of the knees which connect the transoms to the after timbers on the ship's quarter.
Knee-deep :: Knee-deep (a.) Rising to the knees; knee-high; as, water or snow knee-deep..
Knee :: Knee (n.) The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg..
Knee :: Knee (v. t.) To supplicate by kneeling.
Knelt :: Knelt (imp. & p. p.) of Kneel.
Kneel :: Kneel (v. i.) To bend the knee; to fall or rest on the knees; -- sometimes with down.
Stool :: Stool (n.) A bench or form for resting the feet or the knees; a footstool; as, a kneeling stool..
Kneebrush :: Kneebrush (n.) A tuft or brush of hair on the knees of some species of antelopes and other animals; -- chiefly used in the plural.
Knee-crooking :: Knee-crooking (a.) Obsequious; fawning; cringing.
Courtesy :: Courtesy (n.) An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees..
Thigh :: Thigh (n.) The proximal segment of the hind limb between the knee and the trunk. See Femur.
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
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