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
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