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