knee

knee

noun \ˈnē\

Definition of KNEE

1

a : a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella—called also knee joint b : the part of the leg that includes this joint

2

a : the joint in the hind leg of a 4-footed vertebrate that corresponds to the human knee b : the carpal joint of the foreleg of a 4-footed vertebrate

—kneed \ˈnēd\ adjective