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KNEE JOINT Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase knee joint. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase knee joint. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for KNEE JOINT

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articulation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• expressing in coherent verbal form

• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

• the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible

joint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• united or combined

noun

• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

• a disreputable place of entertainment

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion

• junction by which parts or objects are joined together

• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

adjective satellite

• affecting or involving two or more

• involving both houses of a legislature

verb

• fit as if by joints

• provide with a joint

• fasten with a joint

• separate (meat) at the joint

juncture
nounn
noun

• an event that occurs at a critical time

• a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

genu
noun

• hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

knee
nounn
noun

• hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

• joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

• the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee

articulatio genus
nounn
noun

• hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

human knee
nounn
noun

• hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

Best Hypernyms For KNEE JOINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for knee joint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
articulation connection ginglymus joint junction juncture
Phrases (2)
ginglymoid jointhinge joint

Alternatives for ARTICULATION

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