kneecap

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Synonyms: knee cap, knee-cap

Antonyms: knee cap, knee-cap

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} The [[flat]], [[roundish]] [[bone]] in the [[knee]].
2. {{lb|en|roofing}} A [[metal]] cover [[trim]] that fits over a [[panel]] [[rib]] after it has been [[cut]] and [[bend|bent]].
3. A [[cap]] or [[strong]] [[covering]] for the [[knee]]s, used chiefly for [[horse]]s, to [[protect]] their knees in case of a [[fall]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[destroy]] the [[knee]]s of (a person), usually by [[shoot]]ing at the knees, as a [[punishment]] carried out by [[criminal]]s or [[terrorist]]s.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative|by extension}} To [[attack]] (someone) in a way that is [[excessively]] and [[needlessly]] [[damaging]]: to [[cut off|cut (someone) off]] at the knees.

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