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  1. 1. n. In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in man. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To supplicate by kneeling. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee Source: wordnet
  10. 10. A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in theshape of the human knee when bent. Source: adambom
  11. 11. n:100 n. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella n. the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee Source: ecdict

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