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Knee: meaning, definitions and examples

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knee

 

[ niห ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans, which is supported by the patella or kneecap.

Synonyms

joint, kneecap, patella

Examples of usage

  • My knee hurts after running.
  • She fell and scraped her knee.
Context #2 | Noun

part of a piece of clothing

The part of a garment covering the knee.

Synonyms

area, part, section

Examples of usage

  • She wore a dress that came to her knees.
  • He patched the hole in his jeans near the knee.
Context #3 | Verb

bend at the knee

To bend one's leg at the knee joint.

Synonyms

bend, crouch, flex

Examples of usage

  • He kneeled down to tie his shoe.
  • The dancer gracefully kneeled during the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "knee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น joelho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lutut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปั–ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolano

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่† (ใฒใ–)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท genou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rodilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koleno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koleno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†็›– (xฤซgร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koleno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรฉskel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rodilla

Etymology

The word 'knee' originated from the Old English word 'cneow', which is of Germanic origin. The use of 'knee' to refer to the joint in the middle of the leg dates back to the early Old English period. The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the human body, allowing for movement and support. Throughout history, the knee has been a symbol of strength, stability, and vulnerability.

See also: kneecap, knees.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,772, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.