kneecap | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint | |
Synonyms: | kneepan patella | |
Related terms: | sesamoid_bone knee | |
2. | [ verb ] (arms) shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning | |
Related terms: | shoot | |