Synonyms of kneecap

Noun

1. patella, kneecap, kneepan, sesamoid bone, sesamoid, os sesamoideum

usage: a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

Verb

1. kneecap, shoot, hit, pip

usage: shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning; "They kneecapped the industrialist"

Definition and meaning of kneecap (Dictionary)