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1.NounIn 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."
2.NounIn the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
3.NounIn birds:
The tarsal joint, uniting the tarsometatarsus and the tibiotarsus (homologous to the human ankle).
The joint uniting the tibiotarsus and the femur, typically hidden beneath plumage.
4.NounThe tarsal joint, uniting the tarsometatarsus and the tibiotarsus (homologous to the human ankle).
5.NounThe joint uniting the tibiotarsus and the femur, typically hidden beneath plumage.
6.NounThe part of a garment that covers the knee.
7.NounA piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
8.NounAn act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.
9.NounAny knee-shaped item or sharp angle in a line; an inflection point."the knee of a graph"
10.NounA blow made with the knee; a kneeing.
11.NounThe presence of a parent etc., where a young child acquires early knowledge.
12.VerbTo kneel to.
13.VerbTo poke or strike with the knee."When I blocked her from leaving, she kneed me in the groin."
14.VerbTo move on the knees; to use the knees to move.