knee

Definitions

• 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.
• (shipbuilding) A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
• (archaic) 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 kneeing.