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knieschijf — 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

knieschijf is used for these senses in English:

  • kneecap (anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

kneecap — full definition

  1. noun The small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.
  2. verb To deliberately cripple someone by shooting or injuring their knees, historically used as a punishment by paramilitary groups.
  3. verb To badly and unnecessarily damage a plan, project, or person's chances.

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