noun🔗ShareThe flat, roundish bone in the knee."The doctor examined my kneecap after I fell on the playground. "anatomybodyphysiologymedicinepartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(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. "buildingmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "bodypoliceweaponwaractionhumanmilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
