Looking for the meaning of the word KNEECAP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KNEECAP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Kneecap
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈniːkap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the convex bone in front of the knee joint; the patella.
Short Definition:convex bone in front of knee joint
Word: Kneecap
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈniːkap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shoot (someone) in the knee or leg as a form of punishment
Short Definition:shoot someone in knee or leg as form of punishment
Examples:- petty crimes are punished by kneecapping
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