kneehole
[ nee-hohl ]
/ ˈniˌhoʊl /
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noun
an open space for the knees and legs, as under a desk.
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British Dictionary definitions for kneehole
kneehole
/ (ˈniːˌhəʊl) /
noun
- a space for the knees, esp under a desk
- (as modifier)a kneehole desk
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