Kneecap definitions

nē'kăp'
To cripple by shooting in the legs, especially in the knees.
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To maim by shooting or drilling the kneecap, often as an act of terrorism.
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The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
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To destroy the kneecaps of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
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Origin of kneecap

Sentence Examples

  • Kneecap abnormalities, present in about 92 percent of children with this disorder, are the second most common sign associated with this disorder.

  • Besides the kneecap, other support structures including bones, ligaments, and tendons may also be malformed.

  • Any imbalance in the muscles of the thigh can pull the kneecap out of position.

  • The resulting impact left the Fireblade written off and me with broken kneecap, damaged hip and various cuts and heavy bruising.

  • Bend your right leg at the hip and knee, and place your right heel on your left thigh just above the left kneecap.

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