kneecap vs patella
patella vs kneecapkneecap and patella both are nouns.
kneecap is a verb but patella is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kneecap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| patella | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
kneecap and patella
are synonyms defined as:
- kneecap and patella: a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
Other synonyms of kneecap include
kneepan.
| kneecap (noun) | patella (noun) |
|---|---|
| a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint | a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint |
| kneecap (verb) | patella (verb) |
|---|---|
| shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning |
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