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1. knee

noun. ['ˈniː'] hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella.

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  • knee (English)
  • kne (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cneo (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. knock-knee

noun. an inward slant of the thigh.

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3. knee-deep

adjective. coming only to the ankle or knee.

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4. knee-deep

adverb. up to the knees.

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5. knee-high

adverb. up to the knees.

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6. knee-jerk_reflex

noun. a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon.

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7. knee

noun. ['ˈniː'] joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee.

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  • knee (English)
  • kne (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cneo (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. knee

noun. ['ˈniː'] the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee.

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  • knee (English)
  • kne (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cneo (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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