Definition
Definition of kneecapping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
violenceRare injuring someone's knees, often by shooting, as punishmentRare
- The group used kneecapping to intimidate their rivals.
2.
figurativeRare an attack that is excessively and needlessly damagingRare
- The harsh review was a kneecapping of the new movie.
Adjective
1.
figurativeRare causing severe damage or hindranceRare
- The kneecapping policy changes hurt the company's growth.
2.
literalRare related to injuring knees as a punishmentRare
- The kneecapping threats were taken seriously by the authorities.
Origin of kneecapping
English, knee (joint) + cap (cover)
Examples of kneecapping in a sentence
Witnesses testified that a kneecapping was ordered as revenge. The surprise budget cut felt like a kneecapping of the whole project. His public resignation was a kneecapping of the party’s campaign. The kneecapping regulations stifled innovation in the industry. His kneecapping remarks damaged the team's morale. The gang was notorious for its kneecapping tactics.
Kneecapping incidents have decreased in recent years.
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- French:fait de tirer dans les genoux comme punition, dévastateur, ...
- German:Kniebeschuss, lähmend, ...
- Italian:gambizzazione, dannoso, ...
- Spanish:tiroteo en las rodillas, devastador, ...
- Portuguese:disparo nos joelhos como castigo, severo, ...
- Chinese:击膝惩罚, 重创性的, ...
- Japanese:ニーカッピング, 足を引っ張る, ...
- Arabic:عُقُوبَة عَنِيفَة تَتَمَثَّل فِي إِطۡلَاق ٱلنَّار عَلَى ٱلرُّكۡبَتَيۡن أَو تَحۡطِيمِهِمَا, مُعَوِّق, ...
- Hebrew:יְרִי בַּבִּרְכַּיִם, הַרְסָנִי, ...
- Russian:прострел коленей, подрывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:прострелення колін, підривний, ...
- Hindi:घुटनों पर गोली मारना, हानिकारक, ...
Definition of kneecap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
gearprotective covering worn on the knee
- He strapped on his kneecaps before skateboarding..
2.
medicalTECH. flat bone in front of the kneeTECH.
- The x-ray showed a fracture in the kneecap..
3.
horsesTECH. protective covering for horses' kneesTECH.
- The horse wore kneecaps to prevent injury.
4.
roofingTECH. metal trim covering a panel rib in roofingTECH.
- The roofer installed a kneecap to secure the panel.
Verb
1.
- The new policy could kneecap the company's growth.
2.
- The gang threatened to kneecap him if he didn't comply.
Images of kneecap
protective covering worn on the knee 
protective covering for horses' knees 
metal trim covering a panel rib in roofing
Origin of kneecap
Old English, cneow (knee) + cap (head)
Examples of kneecap in a sentence
Kneecaps are essential for rollerblading safely. He injured his kneecap during the soccer match. The doctor said her kneecap was dislocated. Kneecaps are essential for a horse's safety during jumps. The stable ordered new kneecaps for all their horses. A kneecap was needed to complete the roofing project.
The contractor recommended a kneecap for better durability. His comments were meant to kneecap her reputation. The scandal could kneecap their political influence. The mobster was known to kneecap his enemies. They planned to kneecap him as a warning.
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- French:genouillère, saper, ...
- German:Knieschützer, untergraben, ...
- Italian:ginocchiera, minare, ...
- Spanish:rodillera, socavar, ...
- Portuguese:joelheira, prejudicar, ...
- Chinese:护膝, 削弱, ...
- Japanese:膝当て, 妨げる, ...
- Arabic:واقِيَةُ الرُّكْبَة, قَوَّضَ, ...
- Hebrew:מָגֵן בֶּרֶךְ, לְחַבֵּל, ...
- Russian:наколенник, подрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:наколінник, підірвати, ...
- Hindi:घुटना रक्षक, कमजोर करना, ...
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