(of a person or object) immersed or covered up to the knees
knee+deep
Shared component: knee · body part
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knee
body part
Related forms: knee · 7 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesreaching up to the knees
knee+high
Shared component: knee · body part
(of a response) automatic and unthinking
knee+jerk
Shared component: knee · body part
Located at or relating to a point higher than the knee, especially used to describe the length or amputation of a limb.
above+knee
Shared component: knee · body part
(of a garment) reaching down to the knees.
knee+length
Shared component: knee · body part
kneelExtended relation
To be in or move into a position where your body is supported on your knee or knees.
Extended relation: knee · body part
kneecapExtended relation
the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee.
knee+cap
Extended relation: knee · body part