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knee
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Meaning
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The joint in the middle of your leg, connecting the thigh bone to the shin bone.
Example Sentence
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
Usage Note
Refers to the anatomical joint in the leg used for bending and movement, or figuratively for a point of weakness or a low position.
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