Medical dictionary. 2011.
knock-knees — n. 1. knock knee. Syn: knock knee, genu valgum. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knock knees — plural n. a condition in which the legs curve inward so that the feet are apart when the knees are touching Derivatives: knock kneed adj. * * * ˌknock ˈknees 7 [knock knees] noun plural legs that turn towards each other at the knees … Useful english dictionary
knock-knees — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun plural : knees that approach each other or knock together because of knock knee developed knock knees at an early age … Useful english dictionary
knock knees — plural noun a condition in which the legs curve inwards at the knee. Derivatives knock kneed adjective … English new terms dictionary
knock-knee — knock′ knee n. 1) pat inward curvature of the legs, causing the knees to knock together in walking 2) pat knock knees, the knees of a person whose legs have such curvature • Etymology: 1820–30 knock′ kneed , adj … From formal English to slang
knock-knee — knock kneed, adj. /nok nee /, n. 1. inward curvature of the legs, causing the knees to knock together in walking. 2. knock knees, the knees of a person whose legs have such curvature. [1820 30] * * * … Universalium
knock-knee — n. (Med.) A condition in which the knees are bent in so as to touch each other in walking; inknee. Syn: knock knees, genu valgum. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knock — v. & n. v. 1 a tr. strike (a hard surface) with an audible sharp blow (knocked the table three times). b intr. strike, esp. a door to gain admittance (can you hear someone knocking?; knocked at the door). 2 tr. make (a hole, a dent, etc.) by… … Useful english dictionary
knock-knee — [näk′nē΄] n. 1. a condition in which the legs bend inward so that the knees knock together or touch each other in walking 2. [pl.] such knees knock kneed adj … English World dictionary
knees are knocking — informal ◇ If your knees are knocking they are shaking because you are nervous or afraid. Her knees were knocking in terror. • • • Main Entry: ↑knock … Useful english dictionary
