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The correct spelling is knee.
How to pronounce knee
/niː/
nounIPA: /niː/
Say it like: Nee
The correct spelling is knee. In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank. For example: "Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell."
Usage Examples
“Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell.”
“To make a knee.”
“the knee of a graph”
Meanings
noun
- 1.In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
- 2.In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
- 3.The part of a garment that covers the knee.
- 4.A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
- 5.An act of kneeling, especially to show respect or courtesy.
verb
- 1.To kneel to.
- 2.To poke or strike with the knee.
- 3.To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.
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