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knees

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/niːz/ · knees

The joint that connects the upper leg to the lower leg.

Meanings

nounformal

The joint that connects the upper leg to the lower leg.

وہ جوڑ جو اوپر کے پاؤں کو نیچے کے پاؤں سے جوڑتا ہے۔

گھٹنے

ghutnay

Synonyms

jointarticulationknee jointجوڑسالیکڑ

Antonyms

elbowکہنی

Common Collocations

  • knee joint
  • knee cap
  • bend one's knees

Example Sentences

She fell and injured her knees.

وہ گری اور اس کے گھٹنے زخمی ہو گئے۔

Woh gree aur us ke ghutnay zakhmi ho gaye.

He needs to strengthen his knees before the marathon.

اسے دوڑ کی دوڑ سے پہلے اپنے گھٹنوں کو مضبوط کرنا ہوگا۔

Usay daur ki daur se pehle apne ghutnay ko mazboot karna hoga.

Knees are crucial for activities like walking and running.

گھٹنے چلنے اور دوڑنے جیسی سرگرمیوں کے لئے اہم ہیں۔

Ghutnay chalne aur daurnay jaisi sargarmiyon ke liye ahem hain.

Easily Confused With

knead:Knees refer to the joint in the leg, while knead means to work dough into a desired consistency.

Word Family

kneeling
verbگھٹنے ٹیکنا
kneeled
verbگھٹنے ٹیکنا (ماضی)

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of ‘knees’ as two hinges connecting your legs.

Picture a person bending down to tie their shoes, emphasizing their knees.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "knee" — joint of the leg

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'knee' originates from the Old English 'cneo,' which has Germanic roots. The term has been used for centuries to denote the joint connecting the thigh to the lower leg.