Definitions

1. noun

the joint in the leg that connects the thigh bone with the shin bone

“She fell and hurt her knee while playing soccer.”

2. verb

to bend or flex the knee

“He knelt down to pick up the book.”

3. verb

to lower oneself or come to a lower position, typically on one’s knees

“She knelt beside her dying grandmother.”

4. verb

to give up or yield, often in a gesture of respect or submission

“He knelt before the king to ask for forgiveness.”