knee-hi
- n a sock or stocking that reaches up to just below the knees
knee-jerk reflex
- n a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
knee bend
- n exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
knee jerk
- n a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon
knee joint
- n hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
knee pad
- n protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players
kneecap
- n a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
- v shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning
They kneecapped the industrialist
kneel
- n supporting yourself on your knees
- v rest one's weight on one's knees
In church you have to kneel during parts of the service
kneeler
- n a person in a kneeling position
- n a board (sometimes cushioned) for someone to kneel on
kneeling
- n supporting yourself on your knees
- v rest one's weight on one's knees