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kneecap Definition

knee·cap (-kap′)

noun

transitive verb kneecapped -·capped′, kneecapping -·cap′·ping

to maim by shooting or drilling the kneecap, often as an act of terrorism
kneecap Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dislocate: Many people have similar problems with easily dislocated kneecaps, or the legs are misaligned causing stress on the knees.
  • pull: Any imbalance in the muscles of the thigh can pull the kneecap out of position.
  • pop: Provides up to pops a kneecap what they wanted resort's new steak.
  • smash: Gordon screamed in agony from his busted forearm, smashed kneecap, and broken wrist.
  • shatter: One blow can shatter a kneecap, crack a skull, or break an arm.

Adjective modifier

  • broken: The resulting impact left the Fireblade written off and me with broken kneecap, damaged hip and various cuts and heavy bruising.
  • left: Bend your right leg at the hip and knee, and place your right heel on your left thigh just above the left kneecap.
  • exposed: Kieran and Charlie were ready to bust out some ditties, with 4 exposed kneecaps, two acoustic guitars and a precariously placed clarinet.
  • right: To underline her point she empties the left pistol into his right kneecap.

Browse dictionary entries near kneecap

  1. knee-slapper
  2. knee jerk
  3. knee-high
  4. knee-deep
  5. knee breeches
  6. knee
  7. kneader
  8. knead
  9. knavishness
  10. knavishly
  1. kneecapped
  2. kneecapping
  3. kneed
  4. kneehole
  5. kneeing
  6. kneel
  7. kneeled
  8. kneeler
  9. kneeling
  10. kneepad