knee

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the part of a pair of trousers or leggings that covers your knee.

n. the specific area of a garment that corresponds to and covers the wearer's knee.

“The knees of his jeans were worn out from working in the garden.”

“The designer reinforced the knees of the work trousers with durable synthetic fabric to prevent premature tearing during heavy labour.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a hit or strike made using your knee.

n. a physical strike or blow delivered using the knee joint, often in a combat or self-defence context.

“The fighter landed a sharp knee to his opponent's ribs.”

“In Muay Thai, a well-timed knee to the midsection can be a decisive strike in close-quarters combat.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to hit someone or something with your knee.

v. to strike, poke, or nudge someone using the knee joint. Transitive use requiring a direct object.

“She accidentally kneed the table while trying to sit down.”

“The defender was penalised after he kneed the striker in the thigh during a scramble for the ball.”