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Meaning of "kneecap" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNEECAP

kneecap  [ˈniːˌkæp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNEECAP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kneecap is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb kneecap in English.

WHAT DOES KNEECAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kneecap

Patella

The patella, also known as the kneecap or kneepan, is a thick, circular-triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella appears in the majority of vertebrates with a femur, for example mice, cats, and birds, but not whales or most reptiles and amphibians such as snakes or frogs. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about three years of age.

Definition of kneecap in the English dictionary

The definition of kneecap in the dictionary is to shoot in the kneecap, esp as an act of retaliation.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO KNEECAP

PRESENT

Present
I kneecap
you kneecap
he/she/it kneecaps
we kneecap
you kneecap
they kneecap
Present continuous
I am kneecapping
you are kneecapping
he/she/it is kneecapping
we are kneecapping
you are kneecapping
they are kneecapping
Present perfect
I have kneecapped
you have kneecapped
he/she/it has kneecapped
we have kneecapped
you have kneecapped
they have kneecapped
Present perfect continuous
I have been kneecapping
you have been kneecapping
he/she/it has been kneecapping
we have been kneecapping
you have been kneecapping
they have been kneecapping
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I kneecapped
you kneecapped
he/she/it kneecapped
we kneecapped
you kneecapped
they kneecapped
Past continuous
I was kneecapping
you were kneecapping
he/she/it was kneecapping
we were kneecapping
you were kneecapping
they were kneecapping
Past perfect
I had kneecapped
you had kneecapped
he/she/it had kneecapped
we had kneecapped
you had kneecapped
they had kneecapped
Past perfect continuous
I had been kneecapping
you had been kneecapping
he/she/it had been kneecapping
we had been kneecapping
you had been kneecapping
they had been kneecapping
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will kneecap
you will kneecap
he/she/it will kneecap
we will kneecap
you will kneecap
they will kneecap
Future continuous
I will be kneecapping
you will be kneecapping
he/she/it will be kneecapping
we will be kneecapping
you will be kneecapping
they will be kneecapping
Future perfect
I will have kneecapped
you will have kneecapped
he/she/it will have kneecapped
we will have kneecapped
you will have kneecapped
they will have kneecapped
Future perfect continuous
I will have been kneecapping
you will have been kneecapping
he/she/it will have been kneecapping
we will have been kneecapping
you will have been kneecapping
they will have been kneecapping
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would kneecap
you would kneecap
he/she/it would kneecap
we would kneecap
you would kneecap
they would kneecap
Conditional continuous
I would be kneecapping
you would be kneecapping
he/she/it would be kneecapping
we would be kneecapping
you would be kneecapping
they would be kneecapping
Conditional perfect
I would have kneecap
you would have kneecap
he/she/it would have kneecap
we would have kneecap
you would have kneecap
they would have kneecap
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been kneecapping
you would have been kneecapping
he/she/it would have been kneecapping
we would have been kneecapping
you would have been kneecapping
they would have been kneecapping
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you kneecap
we let´s kneecap
you kneecap
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to kneecap
Past participle
kneecapped
Present Participle
kneecapping
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNEECAP


blackcap
ˈblækˌkæp
bluecap
ˈbluːˌkæp
charge-cap
ˈtʃɑːdʒˌkæp
cloth-cap
ˈklɒθˌkæp
ettercap
ˈɛtəˌkæp
foolscap
ˈfuːlzˌkæp
gelcap
ˈdʒɛlˌkæp
handicap
ˈhændɪˌkæp
hubcap
ˈhʌbˌkæp
icecap
ˈaɪsˌkæp
madcap
ˈmædˌkæp
microcap
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkæp
nightcap
ˈnaɪtˌkæp
rate-cap
ˈreɪtˌkæp
recap
ˈriːˌkæp
redcap
ˈrɛdˌkæp
skullcap
ˈskʌlˌkæp
snowcap
ˈsnəʊˌkæp
toecap
ˈtəʊˌkæp
whitecap
ˈwaɪtˌkæp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNEECAP

knee pants
knee reflex
knee spavin
knee-bend
knee-deep
knee-high
knee-high to a grasshopper
knee-length
knee-sock
knee-trembling
kneecapped
kneecapping
kneehole
kneehole desk
kneejerk
kneel
kneeler
kneeling
kneepad
kneepan

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNEECAP

baseball cap
becap
black cap
cap
cradle cap
crown cap
distributor cap
fcap
filler cap
Juliet cap
lens cap
Mencap
midcap
put on one´s thinking cap
radiator cap
screw cap
stocking cap
swimming cap
thinking cap
watch cap

Synonyms and antonyms of kneecap in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kneecap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNEECAP

Find out the translation of kneecap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kneecap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kneecap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

膝盖骨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rótula
570 millions of speakers

English

kneecap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

kneecap
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رَضْفَةٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

надколенник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rótula de joelho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাঁটুর হাড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rotule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lutut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kniescheibe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ひざがしら
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

슬개골
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lenggah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xương bánh chè
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

kneecap
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गुडकुंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dizkapağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rotula
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rzepka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колінна чашечка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rotulă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιγονατίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

knieskyf
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knäskål
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kneskål
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kneecap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNEECAP»

The term «kneecap» is regularly used and occupies the 95.402 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNEECAP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kneecap

EXAMPLES

2 QUOTES WITH «KNEECAP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word kneecap.
1
Edith Head
Even the most beautiful legs - Marlene Dietrich's, for instance - look better when the kneecap is covered.
2
Max Walker
When I go and speak now at all sorts of conferences, later in the night there's always a better Maxie Walker than me. Billy Birmingham's legendary for basically being able to verbally kneecap any of a number of Australia's characters, particularly in the commentary box.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNEECAP»

Discover the use of kneecap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kneecap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Drawing the Human Body: An Anatomical Guide
Its approximately cubical form is determined by the underlying bone structure (the femur condyles, the heads of the tibia and the pelvis, and the kneecap) on which stratify the pliable tissue of the tendons and muscles. The muscular portions ...
Giovanni Civardi, 2001
2
Runner's World Complete Book of Running: Everything You Need ...
C H 0 N D R 0 M A L A C I A One of the most common knee injuries, chondromalacia is a softening or wearing away and cracking of the cartilage under the kneecap, resulting in pain and inflammation. The cartilage becomes like sandpaper ...
Amby Burfoot, 2004
3
Global Design to Gain a Competitive Edge: An Holistic and ...
An Holistic and Collaborative Design Approach based on Computational Tools Xiu-Tian Yan, Benoit Eynard, William J. Ion. Assembly layer 1 from R Serial sub- assemblies: SA1 = {Foam A, Tube A, Sleeve A2, Kneecap A2} Assembly layer 1 ...
Xiu-Tian Yan, Benoit Eynard, William J. Ion, 2008
4
The Ape in the Tree: An Intellectual & Natural History of ...
Once again, the different ways that monkeys and apes use their hind limbs is reflected in the shape of the kneecap. The kneecap is part of a pulley system involving the big quadriceps muscle at the front of the thigh. That muscle originates high ...
Alan Walker, Pat Shipman, 2005
5
Skiing
The kneecap is an oddly shaped little bone which physicians call the patella. Everybody knows where it is located: It's that bump on the front of your knee, easily visible when you sit. If for any reason it has to be taken out, the contour of the ...
6
Skiing
In the case of chondromalacia of the patella, the articular cartilage on the underside of the kneecap is involved. There are two types of cartilage in the knee . One is composed of two flat, crescent-shaped pieces of fibrocar- tilage which lie on ...
7
Peak Performance Fitness: Maximizing Your Fitness Potential ...
In addition, a fibrous structure called the iliotibial band extends from the top side of the hip and attaches to the side of the knee joint, which means it can exert pressure on the kneecap. If any of these get out of balance, you have a recipe for  ...
Jennifer Rhodes, 2000
8
A Knee and Shoulder Handbook for All of Us - Injuries in ...
The kneecap, or patella, has many important functions in the knee. It protects the front of the knee, it carries the forces from the thigh muscles to the tibia and it moves the patella tendon away from the center of the knee, improving the knee's  ...
MD Alan M. Reznik, Jane Y. Reznik, 2010
9
The Complete Guide to Sports Injuries
Open your eyes and turn (rotate) your body from side to side for 10 reps while maintaining your balance and knee alignment –your kneecap should be positioned over the centre ofyour foot (see fig 6.8). Tips The function ofthe medial ligament ...
Christopher M. Norris, 2013
10
Dr. Scott's Knee Book: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of ...
Patients are also usually advised to refrain from activities that may aggravate the pain. (For more information on treatment of problems related to the articular cartilage, see page 100.) Abnormal Kneecap Alignment Ideally, the kneecap should ...
W. Norman Scott, Robert S. Gotlin, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNEECAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kneecap is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Speed was an asset for former North standout Manrique : North High …
Running at full speed during a league game against Illinois State, he fractured his kneecap chasing down a ball in center field. He ran into the ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
2
Jane Fishman: Nothing but time to find inner resources - Savannah …
But after a week at home, laid up with a broken kneecap and no car I can drive (flashback to teenage years: “Mom, please, can I borrow the car ... «Savannah Morning News, Jul 15»
3
Editorial: Bill de Blasio's war on Uber - NY Daily News
Hilariously, the mayor tries to kneecap Uber by claiming the service is incompatible with “making our transportation more sustainable by ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Michael Cuddyer Benched, But Not Because of Knee - WSJ
Michael Cuddyer said Friday he expects to deal with the bone bruise under his left kneecap for the remainder of 2015 Photo: Getty Images. By. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Hit-and-run victim speaks out | WRIC
Doctors performed surgeries on her head and her leg; two metal rods were placed through her kneecap. In the meantime, authorities are still ... «WRIC, Jul 15»
6
Saturday yard sale at Mount Tremper farm will aid Shandaken …
“Riley” suffered a patellar luxation, also known as dislocated kneecap, which was causing pain and lameness. Surgery was required to ... «The Daily Freeman, Jul 15»
7
Drew excited for Canada trip, upcoming season - The Times
The Chicago native tore his ACL last summer and then broke his kneecap in January. "Lexus has been doing really well," Drew said. "Hopefully ... «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»
8
Errant Ball Hurts on Both Sides of Rope - The New York Times
“The best they came up with was a six-pack of ice-cold beer, which they put on my kneecap to try and keep the swelling down.” After a few ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
9
Colorado movie shooting's N.J. victim and family react to verdict | NJ …
She tallied her injuries to the jury: A bullet under her kneecap, and 57 shotgun pellets lodged in her hand, arm, back and cheek. Four teeth ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
10
Britney Spears Ruined My Catholic School Uniform
Teachers who seemed to take a little too much interest in skirt lengths stopping pretty girls and measuring the inches between kneecap and ... «Racked, Jul 15»

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