kneecap

• Hueso pequeño y plano de forma triangular situado en la parte frontal de la rodilla, que protege la articulación de la rodilla.

A small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee that protects the knee joint.

1. Kneecap (anatomical)B1formalmedical

   The small triangular bone (patella) located at the front of the knee joint that provides protection and assists in leg movement.

   Rótula (hueso de la rodilla)

   • He fractured his kneecap during the football game.
   • The doctor gently pressed on her kneecap to check for swelling.
   • Running downhill can put extra pressure on the kneecap.
   • Surgery was required to realign the dislocated kneecap.

   Sinónimoskneepanpatella

• Verbo que significa disparar o herir de algún modo a alguien en la rótula, a menudo como castigo o intimidación.

A verb meaning to shoot or otherwise injure someone in the kneecap, often as a form of punishment or intimidation.

1. Shoot in the kneecapC1informal

   To shoot someone in the kneecap, often as a form of punishment or intimidation, especially by criminal or terrorist groups.

   Disparar en la rótula

   • The gang threatened to kneecap him if he didn't pay the debt.
   • During the conflict, several people were kneecapped as a warning.
   • The victim was kneecapped and left on the street.