Definition of kneecap

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • kneecap is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • kneecap is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • kneecap is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of kneecap


  • a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. kneepan
    2. patella
  • shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning (verb)

    Examples

    1. They kneecapped the industrialist

See definition of kneecap in Merriam Webster