knee

Meanings

• noun

  The large joint in the human body where the thigh bone meets the shin bone. It is responsible for bending and straightening the leg.

  - "I injured my knee playing soccer."
  - "Please sit down on the mat with your knees bent."

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Pronunciation

1. /ni/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=876657"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knee
tree , key , sea

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Variants

List of all variants of knee that leads to same result
knee , kneed , knees , to her knees , to his knees , to its knees , to my knees , to one's knees , to our knees , to their knees , to your knees , kneeing , knee breeches , knee-deep , knee-high , knee-highs , knee-jerk , knee jerk , knee jerks , knee-slapper , knee-slappers , knee sock , kneesock , kneesocks , knee-high to a grasshopper

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Etymology

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Old English cneow, from canw, a bend, a knee. Related to knuckle.

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Trivia

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1. The human knee can bend in both directions, allowing us to walk up and down stairs and sit down.

2. The knee is the largest joint in the human body, making it prone to injuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. kneecap: A small bone located at the front of the knee joint, protecting it from damage.

2. patella tendon: A tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone, helping to straighten the leg.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the knee is a symbol of respect and submission. In some traditions, people kneel as a sign of reverence or prayer.

How to Memorize "knee"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bent leg with the knee in the middle. Imagine the thigh bone and shin bone coming together at the knee joint.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knee' with bending or flexing your leg.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knees are where my jeans end' to help remember the location of the knee.

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