kneecap Definition
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kneecap
noun
- 1. A small plate of bone situated in front of and protecting the knee joint in humans and most other mammals. Also called patella.
- Form: kneepan (also)
- 1. To shoot or otherwise damage someone's kneecaps as a form of revenge, torture or unofficial punishment.
noun
