patella — meaning in English

English meaning

• kneecap noun The small, flat, roughly round bone at the front of the knee joint; the patella.
• limpet noun A small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.

Senses

patella is used for these senses in English:

• kneecap (anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
• limpet Any of various gastropods with a conical shell shape patelliform and a strong, muscular foot that they use to create strong suction to cling onto rocks or other hard surfaces.

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.

limpet — full definition

1. noun A small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
2. noun (informal) Someone who stays too close to another person and will not leave them alone.

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