knee
The joint between the thigh and the lower leg. / To strike someone with the knee. / To move or bend the knee.
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: knees
The noun refers to a critical hinge point of the human anatomy, evoking images of flexibility, stability, and vulnerability. It is frequently associated with physical support or the sudden collapse of strength.
In a social or symbolic context, the knee represents submission, humility, or reverence. This is most evident in acts of kneeling, where the lowering of the body signifies a surrender of status or a gesture of deep respect toward a higher authority or deity.
Countable when referring to the anatomical joints on a body.
Meanings
Phrasal Verbs
knee in
to strike someone with the knee in a specific area
The martial artist managed to knee in the ribs of his opponent.