noun🔗ShareRotuleThe flat, roundish bone in the knee."The doctor examined my kneecap after I fell on the playground. "Le médecin a examiné ma rotule après que je suis tombé sur le terrain de jeu.anatomybodyphysiologymedicinepartorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoiffe de genou(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. "Le couvreur a installé avec soin la coiffe de genou sur le bord exposé du panneau métallique plié pour éviter les fuites et protéger le toit.buildingmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRotuleA 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. "Le maréchal-ferrant a soigneusement ajusté la rotule à la jambe du cheval avant le concours de saut d'obstacles.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMutiler les genoux deTo 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. "Le chef de gang a menacé de mutiler les genoux de quiconque trahirait le groupe.bodypoliceweaponwaractionhumanmilitaryinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
