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Knee Meaning for Kids

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What Does Knee Mean?

Verb

  • To kneel down, like when you want to show respect.
  • To touch or hit something with your knee.
  • To move by using your knees, like crawling.

Noun

  • The part of your leg that bends between your thigh and your lower leg.
  • A part of clothing that covers your knee.
  • A joint in some animals that is like a human knee.

Knee — Full Explanation

The knee is the joint in your leg that lets you bend and straighten it. It's important for walking, running, and jumping.

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Knee Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
घुटना

ghutna

घुटना

ghutna

घुटने

ghutne

kannada
ಮೂಳೆ (mūḷe)

mule

ಮೂಳೆ (mūḷe)

mule

ಕೋನ (kona)

kona

bengali
হাঁটু in বাংলা

hantu

গোড়ালি in বাংলা

gorali

মোড় in বাংলা

mor

Frequently Asked Questions About Knee

What does 'knee' mean?
The 'knee' is the joint in your leg that helps you bend it. It's where your thigh meets your lower leg.
How do you pronounce 'knee'?
You say 'knee' like 'nee'. It rhymes with 'see'.
What is the origin of the word 'knee'?
The word 'knee' comes from an old English word 'cneow', which means the same thing.
What is the meaning of 'knee' in Kannada?
The word 'knee' in Kannada is 'ಮೂಳೆ' (Mūḷe).