Knees: meaning, definitions and examples

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knees

 

[ niหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The joints in the middle of your leg that allow it to bend. Knees are essential for walking, running, and other activities that require movement. They are also vulnerable to injury, especially in sports.

Synonyms

articulations, hinges, joints

Examples of usage

  • My knees were sore after jogging for an hour.
  • She fell and scraped her knees on the pavement.
  • He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee.
Context #2 | Noun

support

A kneeling position with one or both knees on the ground. Knees are often used as a sign of respect, submission, or devotion in various cultures and religious practices.

Synonyms

bowing, kneeling, prostration

Examples of usage

  • Before the king, the subjects knelt on their knees.
  • She got down on her knees to propose to him.
  • The protesters kneeled in silence to show solidarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "knees" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น joelhos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคŸเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lutut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปั–ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่† (ใฒใ–)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท genoux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rodillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dizler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆŽ (mureup)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolena

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolenรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†็›– (xฤซgร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรฉn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rodillas

Etymology

The word 'knees' originated from the Old English word 'cneow', which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'knewam'. The knee has been a crucial joint in human anatomy, enabling bipedal movement and providing stability for various physical activities. Throughout history, the knee has been symbolically significant in rituals, ceremonies, and cultural practices, reflecting themes of humility, reverence, and obedience.

See also: knee, kneecap.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,359, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.