Knees Meaning in English
word · lemma: knee
/ˈniz/
neez
/nˈiːz/
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Definition
The knees are the joints in the middle of your legs that let you bend them. They are important for walking, running, sitting, and kneeling.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as the plural body part: 'my knees hurt'. The singular 'knee' is common for one side or in phrases like 'bend your knee'. Common collocations: 'bad knees', 'sore knees', 'on your knees', 'knee pain'.
Spanish: rodillasPortuguese (BR): joelhosPortuguese (PT): joelhosChinese (Simplified): 膝盖Chinese (Traditional): 膝蓋Hindi: घुटनेArabic: رُكَب - رُكْبَتَانBengali: হাঁটুRussian: колениJapanese: 膝 - 膝（ひざ）Vietnamese: đầu gốiKorean: 무릎Turkish: dizlerUrdu: گھٹنےIndonesian: lutut
Example Sentences
My knees hurt after the long walk.
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The child sat on his knees on the floor.
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She put a blanket over her knees.
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I’m getting old — my knees complain every time I go upstairs.
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After the hike, we all dropped to our knees and laughed.
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If you wear those tight jeans all day, your knees are going to hate you.
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