kneecap

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : The patella; a small, flat, triangular bone situated at the front of the knee joint : The kneecap is a sesamoid bone that protects the anterior aspect of the knee joint and increases the mechanical efficiency of the quadriceps muscle. Verb : To shoot or otherwise deliberately injure a person in the kneecap : This act, often intended to maim, intimidate, or issue a warning, is...