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/nee"hohl'/, n.an open space for the knees and legs, as under a desk.[1860-65; KNEE + HOLE]
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kneehole — [nē′hōl΄] n. a space for the knees, as below a desk … English World dictionary
kneehole desk — noun : a flat topped desk having a kneehole with flanking tiers of drawers … Useful english dictionary
kneehole — noun Date: 1893 an open space (as under a desk) for the knees … New Collegiate Dictionary
kneehole — noun A space for the knees (and lower legs), especially under a desk … Wiktionary
kneehole — n. place for the knees (under a desk, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
kneehole — noun a space for the knees, especially under a desk … English new terms dictionary
kneehole — knee•hole [[t]ˈniˌhoʊl[/t]] n. fur an open space for the knees and legs, as under a desk • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
kneehole — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : an open space (as under a desk) for the knees … Useful english dictionary
kneehole desk — noun A desk consisting of a flat surface resting on two columns of drawers with a space between for the legs … Wiktionary
partners desk — noun Date: 1950 a large desk with an open kneehole which allows use of the desk by two people seated opposite each other … New Collegiate Dictionary
