kneehole

English

Etymology

knee +‎ hole

Noun

kneehole (plural kneeholes)

1. A space for the knees (and lower legs), especially under a desk.
   • 1962 June, “The design of the S.R. electro-diesels”, in Modern Railways, page 395:

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

Usage notes

• Used attributively to describe a desk having such a space.

Derived terms

• kneehole desk