Definition of kneecap Kneecap

/niˈkæˌp/ - [neekatp] - knee•cap

We found 7 definitions of kneecap from 5 different sources.

What does kneecap mean?

kneecaps, kneecapping, kneecapped

kneecap - shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning; "They kneecapped the industrialist"

pip, hit, shoot pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to; "He tries to hit on women in bars"

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kneecap (Noun)
The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
kneecap (Verb)
To destroy the kneecaps of a person, usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.

kneecap
A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.

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kneecap in sign language