kneehole
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editkneehole (plural kneeholes)
- 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
edit- Used attributively to describe a desk having such a space.