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Entry 5 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Knee

/(nē)/ · IPA /ni/
01 n. In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.
  1. 1.
    In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.
  2. 2.
    The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg.(Anat.)
  3. 3.
    A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.(Mech. & Shipbuilding)
  4. 4.
    A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy.
    “Give them title, knee, and approbation.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
Knee breeches — See under Breeches.
Knee holly — butcher's broom.
Knee joint — See in the Vocabulary.
Knee timber — timber with knees or angles in it.
Knee tribute — tribute paid by kneeling; worship by genuflection.
02 v. t. To supplicate by kneeling.
  1. 1.
    To supplicate by kneeling.[Obs.]
    “Fall down, and knee The way into his mercy.” — Shak.