Synonyms for knee

Synonyms for (noun) knee

Synonyms: knee, stifle

Definition: joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

Similar words: articulatio, articulation, joint

Definition: (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)


Synonyms: knee

Definition: the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee

Similar words: cloth covering

Definition: a covering made of cloth


Synonyms: human knee, knee, knee joint, articulatio genus, genu

Definition: hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

Similar words: hinge joint, ginglymoid joint, ginglymus

Definition: a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane


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