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Vocabulary Entry
kneecap
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A structure formed by the joint of the thigh bone and the shin bone at the front of the leg, commonly referred to as the kneecap.
Example Sentences
"He injured his kneecap while playing basketball."
"The doctor explained that the kneecap protects the knee joint."
"She felt a sharp pain in her kneecap after falling."
V
verb
To strike someone or something in the kneecap, typically as a means of inflicting pain or incapacitating.
Example Sentences
"The security guard warned him not to kneecap anyone during the altercation."
"In the movie, the detective had to kneecap the villain to stop him."
"He attempted to kneecap the opponent to gain advantage in the fight."