kneecap

noun · verbB1

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Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

kneecaps

1.
(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
Đồng nghĩa: kneepan, patella, rotula, scutum
2.
(roofing) A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
3.
A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.

Động từ

verb

V_es/s

kneecaps

V_ing/Gerund

kneecapping

V_ed/pp

kneecapped

1.
(transitive)To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
2.
(broadly, figuratively, transitive)(transitive, figurative, by extension) To attack (someone) in a way that is excessively and needlessly damaging: To cut (someone) off at the knees.

Từ liên quan

Đồng nghĩa

kneepanpatella rotula scutum

Cùng gốc / liên quan

kneecappingkneecapper

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Nguồn gốc từ

From knee + cap.