noun🔗ShareKniescheibeThe flat, roundish bone in the knee."The doctor examined my kneecap after I fell on the playground. "Der Arzt untersuchte meine Kniescheibe, nachdem ich auf dem Spielplatz gestürzt war.anatomybodyphysiologymedicinepartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKniekappe(roofing) A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent."The roofer carefully installed the kneecap over the exposed edge of the bent metal panel to prevent leaks and protect the roof. "Der Dachdecker installierte die Kniekappe sorgfältig über der freiliegenden Kante der gebogenen Metallplatte, um Lecks zu verhindern und das Dach zu schützen.buildingmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKniescheibeA cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall."The farrier carefully fitted the kneecap to the horse's leg before the jumping competition. "Der Hufschmied passte die Kniescheibe sorgfältig an das Bein des Pferdes an, bevor der Springwettbewerb begann.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDie Knie zerstörenTo destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists."The gang leader threatened to kneecap anyone who betrayed the group. "Der Bandenführer drohte, jedem, der die Gruppe verriet, die Knie zu zerstören.bodypoliceweaponwaractionhumanmilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading