kneeing

/ˈniːɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of striking or pushing with the knee.
    • A quick kneeing to the side can break free from a tight hold.
    • The coach taught the team proper kneeing techniques for defense.
    • The referee warned the fighter about repeated kneeing.
verb
  1. To strike or push someone or something with the knee.
    • She accidentally kneed the table while stretching her leg.
    • The player was penalized for kneeing an opponent during the match.
    • In self-defense, he kneed the attacker and ran away.