knee
noun
the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg.
knees
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pluralof knee.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof knee (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
kneenounthe joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg.
Example Sentences
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County to its knees in 2020; Luna held the role last year when the Eaton and Palisades fires ravaged vast swaths of the county, including unincorporated Altadena and Malibu — both patrolled by his department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Now, I find about two hours of skiing—followed by the rest of the day off—is what works best for my knees, in particular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
His shorts hang just below his knees, his hair is a bit messy and his boots climb up his calf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
"It was unbelievably frightening. My knees were shaking with fear," says Katya, one of the deportees.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Slowly I slide back to my knees next to him and we begin to work side by side, quietly flipping the pages and jotting down anything that seems noteworthy.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
