Kneecap
noun
The round or oval bone located at the front of your knee joint.
He fell and injured his kneecap.
Often appears as...
- fractured kneecap
- dislocated kneecap
verb
To hit or injure someone on the kneecap, often used figuratively to describe negatively affecting someone or something.
The government's new regulations could kneecap our business.
Often appears as...
- kneecap the economy
- kneecap an operation
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
The round or oval bone located at the front of your knee joint.
He fell and injured his kneecap.
Often appears as...
- fractured kneecap
- dislocated kneecap
verb
To hit or injure someone on the kneecap, often used figuratively to describe negatively affecting someone or something.
The government's new regulations could kneecap our business.
Often appears as...
- kneecap the economy
- kneecap an operation
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Kneecap is a specific bone, used when discussing the body or injuries.
The x-ray showed her kneecap was intact after the fall.
Pro Tip 2/3Injury Context
Common in sports or accident situations, 'kneecap' signals a focus on the injury.
The football player couldn't continue after his kneecap injury.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Vocabulary
'Kneecap' is often used by medical professionals when explaining conditions.
Your swollen kneecap requires icing and rest.
Compare with
patellar
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Exploring the Mole's...
that this imposter grows from a sesamoid bone in the moles wrist sesamoid bones are found where attendant passes over a joint the kneecap for instance is a sesamoid bone they both protect the joint and
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Exploring the Mole's...
that this imposter grows from a sesamoid bone in the moles wrist sesamoid bones are found where attendant passes over a joint the kneecap for instance is a sesamoid bone they both protect the joint and
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Quote examples
Max Walker
Australian Athlete
When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.
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Edith Head
American Designer
Even the most beautiful legs - Marlene Dietrich's, for instance - look better when the kneecap is covered.
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Leo Sayer
English Musician
I have had a partial kneecap replacement, an irritable bowel and three stents in my heart.
Quote examples
Max Walker
Australian Athlete
When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.
Quote examples
Edith Head
American Designer
Even the most beautiful legs - Marlene Dietrich's, for instance - look better when the kneecap is covered.
Quote examples
Leo Sayer
English Musician
I have had a partial kneecap replacement, an irritable bowel and three stents in my heart.
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