knee-pad

A gardener wears a knee-pad while planting flowers.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Protective gear: A "knee-pad" is a piece of padding worn over the knee to protect it from injury or impact, typically made of cloth, rubber, or leather.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The construction worker wore a knee-pad to cushion his knees while kneeling on hard surfaces. (A protective pad for the knee.)
  • Volleyball players often use a knee-pad to prevent bruises when diving for the ball. (A padded covering for the knee during sports.)

Advanced Usage

• "to wear a knee-pad": to use such a protective device.

  • The gardener put on a knee-pad before weeding the flower beds. (He used a pad to protect his knees from the ground.)

• "a pair of knee-pads": two knee-pads, one for each knee.

  • She bought a pair of knee-pads for her rollerblading hobby. (Two pads, one for each knee.)

Variants and Related Words

• Knee-padded (adj): fitted with or having knee-pads.

  • The knee-padded trousers were ideal for the mechanic. (The trousers had built-in knee protection.)

• Knee pad (noun, alternative spelling): same as "knee-pad," often written without a hyphen.

  • He used a knee pad while installing the carpet. (A protective pad for the knee.)

Synonyms

• Knee protector: a device or covering that shields the knee.
• Knee guard: a piece of equipment used to protect the knee from injury.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly involving "knee-pad," as it is a specific item of protective equipment.