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knee

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1. knee - Noun

2. knee - Verb

Meaning

In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.

The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg.

In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in man.

A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.

A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy.

To supplicate by kneeling.

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Abadon tried to irish whip Jordyn, but Jordyn collapsed due to her knee giving out. Source: Internet

1977–78 Injuries to his knee, and later his arm, drastically limited Fidrych's appearances in 1977–78. Source: Internet

A 25 to 35 degree knee angle is recommended to avoid an overuse injury. citation Overuse injuries, including chronic nerve damage at weight bearing locations, can occur as a result of repeatedly riding a bicycle for extended periods of time. Source: Internet

According to a preliminary autopsy by the county medical examiner, the police officer had his knee on Mr Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds – almost three minutes of which was after Mr Floyd became non-responsive. Source: Internet

A ball that hits a player above the knee may on some occasions not be penalized, this is at the umpire's discretion. Source: Internet

A crowd gathered at City Hall, kneeling for more than eight minutes in honor of Floyd, a black man who died after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck. Source: Internet

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