knee
Pronunciation:
/niː//ni/noun
Definitions
In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
Example: Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell.
In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
The part of a garment that covers the knee.
A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
verb
Definitions
To kneel to.
Example: 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
To poke or strike with the knee.
To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.