Knee
n.
-
In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.
-
The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg. (Anat.)
-
A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent. (Mech. & Shipbuilding)
-
A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy.
Give them title, knee, and approbation.
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.
Knee
v. t.
-
To supplicate by kneeling. [Obs.]
Fall down, and knee
The way into his mercy.