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Meaning
Noun
●
In Anatomy:
In
humans
, the
joint
or the
region
of the
joint
in the
middle
part of the
leg
between the
thigh
and the shank.
●
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.
●
An
act
of
kneeling
, especially to show
respect
or courtesy.
●
Any knee-shaped
item
or
sharp
angle
in a
line
; an
inflection
point.
●
A
blow
made with the
knee
; a
knee
ing.
●
The
presence
of a
parent
etc; where a
young
child
acquires
early knowledge.
Verb
●
To
kneel
to.
●
To
poke
or
strike
with the knee.
●
To
move on
the
knees
; to use the
knees
to
move
.
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Origin
knee
English
kne
Middle English (1100-1500)
cneo
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Leg
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Thigh
Ankle
Shin
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Groin
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Collarbone
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Tendon
Pelvis
Spine
Heel
Chest
Toe
Joint
Bone
Elbows
Flexion
Clavicle
Ankles
Hips
Jaw
Waist
Calf
Ligament
Femur
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Thumb
Shoulders
Finger
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Knuckle
Feet
Body
Chin
Hamstring
Hand
Pelvic
Abdomen
Torso
Trunk
Patella
Limbs
Tibia
Nose
Lumbar
Lower Back
Collar Bone
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