Kneehole

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A space for the knees (and lower legs), especially under a desk.

    "Those for the sitting position are located in the kneehole on each side of the cab; [...]."

Example

More examples

"Those for the sitting position are located in the kneehole on each side of the cab; [...]."

Etymology

From knee + hole.

Related phrases

kneehole desk

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