kneecaps
word · lemma: kneecap
Definition
The round bones that cover and protect the front of your knees.
Usage & Nuances
'Kneecap' is an anatomical term, mainly used in medical or informal contexts. The plural 'kneecaps' is often used when talking about injuries, physical descriptions, or comparisons. Sometimes used metaphorically in crime-related slang ('break someone's kneecaps').
Spanish: rótulasPortuguese (BR): rótulasPortuguese (PT): rótulasChinese (Simplified): 膝盖骨Chinese (Traditional): 膝蓋骨Hindi: घुटनों की टोपीArabic: رضفة
Example Sentences
My kneecaps hurt after running yesterday.
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She scraped both her kneecaps when she fell.
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Babies often have soft kneecaps.
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He banged his kneecaps hard on the table and yelled in pain.
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Don’t kneel on the floor too long or your kneecaps will get sore.
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The soccer player wore pads to protect his kneecaps during the game.
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