knee

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Knee Definition & Meaning

1. The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.

Example: She injured her knee while playing soccer.

2. The upper surface of a bent leg.

Example: He rested his elbow on his knee while sitting on the couch.

3. A part of a garment that covers the knee.

Example: She wore knee-length shorts to the beach.

4. A sharp bend or angle in a surface or object.

Example: The road took a knee in the middle of the hill.

5. To kneel down on one or both knees as a sign of respect or submission.

Example: He kneeled before the queen to receive his knighthood.

Examples of the word knee used in sentences.

  • My grandma has arthritis in her knees and finds it difficult to walk sometimes.
  • My knee still hurts even though I've taken some painkillers.
  • I fell down and hurt my knee.
  • I like to wear knee-length skirts in the summer.
  • Can you please help me tie my shoelaces? My knee hurts.
  • My grandmother has trouble moving because of her bad knee.
  • My knee hurts when I walk for a long time.
  • I bumped my knee on the table and it's starting to bruise.
  • During the game, the player's knee got twisted and he had to leave the field.
  • When I exercise, I always make sure to stretch my knees.
  • After playing basketball for hours, my knee started to ache and I had to take a break. (Sports)
  • The doctor advised me to wear a knee brace to support my injured knee while it healed. (Health)
  • The hiker slipped on the muddy trail, bruising her knee badly and forcing her to turn back. (Travel)
  • The mechanic crouched down on one knee to examine the undercarriage of the car. (Occupation)
  • Grandma likes to knit cozy knee-high socks to keep her feet warm during the winter. (Family)
  • My grandmother has been suffering from arthritis in her knee for many years, and it's getting progressively worse with time.
  • The doctor advised me to undergo a knee replacement surgery to relieve my chronic pain.
  • I was so nervous before my surgery that my knee kept shaking uncontrollably.
  • I twisted my knee while playing football with friends last weekend.
  • After a strenuous workout, I applied a cold compress to my knee to reduce swelling and inflammation.
  • Despite the pain in her knee, she insisted on finishing the marathon.
  • As he knelt down to tie his shoe, he felt a sharp pain in his knee.
  • The doctor recommended physical therapy to help alleviate the pain in his knee.
  • Her knee gave out as she stepped off the curb, causing her to stumble.
  • Lifting heavy boxes without proper bending can cause serious knee injuries.
  • The kneeling position was uncomfortable for the elderly man, so he sat on a chair instead.
  • The doctor recommended knee surgery to alleviate the chronic pain that the patient was experiencing.
  • The horse jockey fell off his horse and landed on his knees, but managed to get back up and finish the race.
  • Despite her knee injury, she managed to finish the marathon in record time.
  • With each step, the hiker felt a sharp pain in his knee and had to stop to rest.
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