knee

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q37425}}{{lb|en|anatomy}} In [[humans]], the [[joint]] or the region of the joint in the middle part of the [[leg]] between the [[thigh]] and the [[shank]].
2. In the horse and allied animals, the [[carpal joint]], corresponding to the wrist in humans.
3. In birds:
4. The part of a [[garment]] that covers the knee.
5. {{lb|en|shipbuilding}} A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
6. {{lb|en|archaic}} An act of [[kneel|kneeling]], especially to show respect or courtesy.
7. Any knee-shaped item or sharp angle in a line; an [[inflection point]].
8. A [[blow]] made with the knee; a [[kneeing]].
9. {{lb|en|figurative}} The presence of a [[parent]] etc., where a young child acquires early knowledge.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|archaic}} To [[kneel]] to.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[poke]] or [[strike]] with the knee.
3. {{lb|en|reflexive}} To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.

Source: Wiktionary · CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wiktionary dump) · cached copy, not a rewrite.