knee in Latin
knee in Latin is genu, geniculum — knee means the joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.
knee in Latin
genu
(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
geniculum
(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
What does "knee" mean?
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noun The joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.
"He scraped his knee falling off his bike."
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verb To hit or push someone with the knee.
"He kneed the punching bag as hard as he could."
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knee in a sentence
- He scraped his knee falling off his bike.
- She knelt down on one knee to tie her shoelace.
- He kneed the punching bag as hard as he could.
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What is "knee" in Latin?
"knee" in Latin is genu, geniculum. knee means: The joint in the middle of the leg where the thigh bone meets the shin, allowing the leg to bend.
How do you use "knee" in a sentence?
Example: "He scraped his knee falling off his bike." In Latin, "knee" is genu, geniculum.
Are there other ways to say "knee" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "knee": genu, geniculum.
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