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kneecap

/ˈniː.kæp/

Tradução: Pequeno osso triangular e achatado situado na parte anterior do joelho, que protege a articulação do joelho., Verbo que significa atirar ou ferir alguém na patela (rótula), geralmente como forma de punição ou intimidação.

2 verbetes

noun

/ˈniː.kæp/B2formalmedical
  • ptPequeno osso triangular e achatado situado na parte anterior do joelho, que protege a articulação do joelho.

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.

    ptRótula

    • 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.

    Sinônimoskneepanpatella

Formas
  • kneecaps plural form
  • kneecaps' possessive plural form
  • kneecap's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈniː.kæp/C2formal
  • ptVerbo que significa atirar ou ferir alguém na patela (rótula), geralmente como forma de punição ou intimidação.

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.

    ptAtirar na 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.
Formas
  • kneecapped past participle
  • kneecapped past simple
  • kneecapping present participle
  • kneecaps third person singular