knee

1 of 2

noun

ˈnē

often attributive

: a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella

also : the part of the leg that includes this joint

b(1)

: the joint in the hind leg of a four-footed vertebrate that corresponds to the human knee

(2)

: the carpal joint of the foreleg of a four-footed vertebrate

: the tarsal joint of a bird

: the joint between the femur and tibia of an insect

: something resembling the human knee: such as

: a piece of timber naturally or artificially bent for use in supporting structures coming together at an angle (such as the deck beams of a ship)

: a rounded or conical process rising from the roots of various swamp-growing trees

cypress knee

: the part of a garment covering the knee

: a blow with the bent knee

kneed

ˈnēd

adjective

Example Sentences

Noun I fell down and hurt my knee. She suffered a serious knee injury. His knees trembled with fear. He got down on one knee and proposed to her. His little granddaughter sat on his knee. Her jeans had holes at the knees. Verb His attacker kneed him in the stomach. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The knee-jerk, immediate reaction is for startups to look into slicing their marketing and development costs, according to Barbieri.

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Two days after the Chicago Bears first-team offense put together three first-half touchdown drives against the Cleveland Browns, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy cautioned against knee-jerk reactions — good or bad — to preseason play.

Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 And it’s a knee-jerk reaction that’s not helping anyone, least of all actors and creators of colour.

Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 28 Aug. 2022 From temporary furloughs to hiring freezes, here’s what CEOs should do instead of resorting to knee-jerk mass layoffs.

Laura Smythe, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Some strategists fear the recent rebound has been a classic knee-jerk reaction.

Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 First of all, his departure wasn’t a knee-jerk reaction.

Jenni Carlson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022 She’s been plagued in recent years by nagging injuries, including to her ankle, back, left knee and right shoulder.

Brandon Griggs, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 The Scottish health service is already struggling with bed shortages and backlogs of patients waiting for procedures such as hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery.

James Freeman, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022

Verb

When Jefferson had knee surgery a few weeks ago, McVay said there was a chance the third-year pro would be ready for the opener.

Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 For about 30 seconds, a bystander records a video as three officers punch, strike and knee a man while struggling to arrest him outside an Arkansas convenience store.

N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Darwinzon Hernandez, who had knee surgery in May to repair a torn right meniscus, struck out the side in his one inning for Worcester on Monday.

Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 Did that team win the SEC, make the national championship game despite losing its two best wide receivers to knee injuries and have their quarterback win the Heisman?

Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2022 And don’t forget to keep in mind the versatility of a long dress, that can be styled with sandals and sunhat now, but seamlessly transition to Fall when the temperatures start to dip, with an oversized knit, blazer and knee high boots.

Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2022 People armed with chisels and brushes, knee deep in a pit, painstakingly removing the dirt around a fossil — then putting on lab coats and goggles, examining their discoveries under microscopes.

Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2022 Why: The counter-exercise to knee extension, this exercise targets the hamstring muscles.

WSJ, 21 May 2022 The Cavs lost three players -- Collin Sexton, Dean Wade, and Ricky Rubio -- to knee injuries this year.

Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	kneeing
释义	knee 1 of 2 noun ˈnē often attributive 1 a : a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella also : the part of the leg that includes this joint b(1) : the joint in the hind leg of a four-footed vertebrate that corresponds to the human knee (2) : the carpal joint of the foreleg of a four-footed vertebrate c : the tarsal joint of a bird d : the joint between the femur and tibia of an insect 2 : something resembling the human knee: such as a : a piece of timber naturally or artificially bent for use in supporting structures coming together at an angle (such as the deck beams of a ship) b : a rounded or conical process rising from the roots of various swamp-growing trees cypress knee 3 : the part of a garment covering the knee 4 : a blow with the bent knee kneed ˈnēd adjective knee 2 of 2 verb kneed; kneeing transitive verb 1 : to strike with the knee 2 archaic : to bend the knee to Phrases to one's knees : into a state of submission or defeat Example Sentences Noun I fell down and hurt my knee. She suffered a serious knee injury. His knees trembled with fear. He got down on one knee and proposed to her. His little granddaughter sat on his knee. Her jeans had holes at the knees. Verb His attacker kneed him in the stomach. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The knee-jerk, immediate reaction is for startups to look into slicing their marketing and development costs, according to Barbieri. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Two days after the Chicago Bears first-team offense put together three first-half touchdown drives against the Cleveland Browns, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy cautioned against knee-jerk reactions — good or bad — to preseason play. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 And it’s a knee-jerk reaction that’s not helping anyone, least of all actors and creators of colour. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 28 Aug. 2022 From temporary furloughs to hiring freezes, here’s what CEOs should do instead of resorting to knee-jerk mass layoffs. Laura Smythe, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Some strategists fear the recent rebound has been a classic knee-jerk reaction. Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 First of all, his departure wasn’t a knee-jerk reaction. Jenni Carlson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022 She’s been plagued in recent years by nagging injuries, including to her ankle, back, left knee and right shoulder. Brandon Griggs, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 The Scottish health service is already struggling with bed shortages and backlogs of patients waiting for procedures such as hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery. James Freeman, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 Verb When Jefferson had knee surgery a few weeks ago, McVay said there was a chance the third-year pro would be ready for the opener. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 For about 30 seconds, a bystander records a video as three officers punch, strike and knee a man while struggling to arrest him outside an Arkansas convenience store. N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Darwinzon Hernandez, who had knee surgery in May to repair a torn right meniscus, struck out the side in his one inning for Worcester on Monday. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022 Did that team win the SEC, make the national championship game despite losing its two best wide receivers to knee injuries and have their quarterback win the Heisman? Ben Flanagan \| Bflanagan@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2022 And don’t forget to keep in mind the versatility of a long dress, that can be styled with sandals and sunhat now, but seamlessly transition to Fall when the temperatures start to dip, with an oversized knit, blazer and knee high boots. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2022 People armed with chisels and brushes, knee deep in a pit, painstakingly removing the dirt around a fossil — then putting on lab coats and goggles, examining their discoveries under microscopes. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2022 Why: The counter-exercise to knee extension, this exercise targets the hamstring muscles. WSJ, 21 May 2022 The Cavs lost three players -- Collin Sexton, Dean Wade, and Ricky Rubio -- to knee injuries this year. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English cnēow; akin to Old High German kneo knee, Latin genu, Greek gony First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing knee jumper's knee knee breeches knee-high knee-deep knee-high to a grasshopper knee-length knee jerk knock-knee on bended knee learn (something) at one's mother's knee lock one's knee knee-slapper water on the knee housemaid's knee knee sock See More jumper's knee knee breeches knee-high knee-deep knee-high to a grasshopper knee-length knee jerk knock-knee on bended knee learn (something) at one's mother's knee lock one's knee knee-slapper water on the knee housemaid's knee knee sock See More Kids Definition knee noun ˈnē 1 : the joint or region in which the thigh and lower leg come together 2 : the part of a garment covering the knee 3 : lap entry 1 She sat on my knee. Medical Definition knee noun ˈnē 1 a : a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella called also knee joint b : the part of the leg that includes this joint 2 a : the joint in the hind leg of a 4-footed vertebrate that corresponds to the human knee b : the carpal joint of the foreleg of a 4-footed vertebrate kneeing verb present participle of knee as in kicking Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance kicking bumping shoving jabbing butting pushing poking jostling stroking prodding tapping flicking stamping dumping creaming pummeling cuffing punching spearing scuffing chopping roughing stabbing bunting smacking decking licking felling slapping mauling battering leveling flooring knocking down knocking slashing hitting flailing levelling whipping whacking mangling lashing pummelling slamming pelting caning thrashing peppering clapping banging flogging swatting thumping biffing clobbering buffeting socking beating bunging lambasting bludgeoning boxing slugging hammering clubbing drubbing bobbing pounding bopping smiting sledging swiping clipping thwacking bashing zapping sucker punching belting busting switching bowling (down or over) nailing bonking walloping sledgehammering pasting clouting cudgeling sapping whaling skulling conking lacing cudgelling braining cracking striking pommeling rapping pommelling tagging clocking rabbit-punching batting beaning slogging
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knee

noun

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing knee

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