patel·la — meaning in English
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English meaning
- kneecap noun The small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.
Senses
patel·la is used for these senses in English:
- kneecap (anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
kneecap — full definition
- noun The small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.
- verb To deliberately cripple someone by shooting or injuring their knees, historically used as a punishment by paramilitary groups.
- verb To badly and unnecessarily damage a plan, project, or person's chances.