Definition of Kneecap

1. Verb. Shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning. "They kneecapped the industrialist"

Generic synonyms: Hit, Pip, Shoot

2. Noun. A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.
Exact synonyms: Kneepan, Patella
Generic synonyms: Os Sesamoideum, Sesamoid, Sesamoid Bone
Group relationships: Articulatio Genus, Genu, Human Knee, Knee, Knee Joint
Derivative terms: Patellar

Definition of Kneecap

1. n. The kneepan.

Definition of Kneecap

1. Noun. The flat, roundish bone in the knee. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To destroy the kneecaps of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kneecap

1. to maim by shooting in the kneecap (a bone at the front of the knee) [v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS]

Medical Definition of Kneecap

1. 1. The kneepan. 2. A cap or protection for the knee. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kneecap

knee piece
knee prosthesis
knee reflex
knee roll
knee rolls
knee scooter
knee scooters
knee slapper
knee slappers
knee sock
knee socks
knee sprain
kneeboard
kneeboards
kneebrush
kneecap (current term)
kneecapped
kneecapper
kneecappers
kneecapping
kneecappings
kneecaps
kneed
kneedeep
kneedness
kneehole
kneehole desk
kneeholes
kneeing
kneeings

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