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housemaid's knee

 

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Noun housemaid's knee has 1 sense
  1. housemaid's knee - swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)
    --1 is a kind of
    bursitis

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Housemaid's Knee

Noun: A condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the bursa located in the front of the knee joint, typically caused by prolonged kneeling.

Example sentence: After spending long hours scrubbing the floors on her knees, Mary developed housemaid's knee.

Noun: A protective cushioned pad, often made of foam or gel, used to prevent or alleviate housemaid's knee.

Example sentence: Sarah always wears a housemaid's knee while gardening to avoid putting excessive strain on her knees.

Noun: A slang term used colloquially to describe a person whose job involves a lot of kneeling or to someone who kneels frequently.

Example sentence: The construction worker earned the nickname "housemaid's knee" due to his constant kneeling while working.

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