Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knee-deep
adjective
/niː diːp/
Definition
A term used to describe being submerged in water or another substance up to the knees.
Examples
- We waded knee-deep in the river to catch some fish.
- After the heavy rains, the fields were knee-deep in mud.
- She found herself knee-deep in paperwork after the holidays.
Meaning
Knee-deep refers to a depth measurement up to a person’s knees, commonly used to describe the level of water or other materials.
Synonyms
- waist-high
- mid-calf
- submerged
