1. Noun
In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.
2. Noun
The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg.
3. Noun
In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in man.
4. Noun
A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
5. Noun
A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy.
6. Verb
To supplicate by kneeling.
7. Noun
joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
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8. Noun
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
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