noun🔗ShareRótulaThe flat, roundish bone in the knee."The doctor examined my kneecap after I fell on the playground. "El médico examinó mi rótula después de que me caí en el patio de recreo.anatomybodyphysiologymedicinepartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRodillera(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. "El techador instaló cuidadosamente la rodillera sobre el borde expuesto del panel de metal doblado para evitar fugas y proteger el techo.buildingmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRótulaA 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. "El herrador colocó cuidadosamente la rótula en la pata del caballo antes de la competición de salto.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDisparar a las rodillasTo 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. "El líder de la pandilla amenazó con disparar a las rodillas de cualquiera que traicionara al grupo.bodypoliceweaponwaractionhumanmilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
