knee action

noun

1. Automotive.,  a form of suspension for the front wheels of a vehicle permitting each wheel to rise and fall independently of the other.

2. limited and temporary bending at a joint provided to relieve a structure or machine part under stress.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knee action¹

1865–70, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

Mr. McElhenny had a long stride, high knee action and could change directions with rabbit-like agility.

From Washington Post

Easily recognizable for his long stride and high knee action, McElhenny not only was fast but had the moves of a break dancer decades before break dancing became a thing.

From Seattle Times

"Jack Nicklaus swung it a lot like she did, with the knee action and the high hands," says Harmon, a Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher based at The Floridian in Palm City, Fla. "But the best thing about her swing? Eighty two wins. What more do you need to say?"

From Golf Digest

Ruggiero noticed a lot of knee action and lateral movement had crept into Kaufman’s move, along with too much face rotation of his club as his arms tried to create all the speed in his swing.

From Golf Digest

Knee action was a hallmark to his powerful swing.

From Golf Digest