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kneecap

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English (US)
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kneecap

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, kneecap is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofkneecap

1noun
  • The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

    Synonyms: kneepan, patella, rotula, scutum

  • (roofing) A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
  • A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.
1verb
  • To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.

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