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Knee

noun
/niː/

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
the joint between the thigh and the lower leg

Example Sentences

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

He hurt his knee while playing football.

Example Expressions

cut off at the knees

Synonyms

kneecap, patella, joint, articulation
Entry 1
kneecap, patella
Entry 2
joint, kneecap, patella, articulation

Antonyms

straight leg, extension

Collocations

knee cap, knee injury, knee surgery, knee bend, bend the knee, knee pain
Entry 1
knee cap, knee injury, knee surgery, knee bend
Entry 2
bend the knee, knee pain, knee surgery, knee injury

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