kneecap in Malay
tempurung lutut
/ˈniːˌkæp/
kneecap in Malay: tempurung lutut, cencawan, kunci-kunci lutut, patela. In English, kneecap means the flat, roundish bone in the knee.
Malay words for kneecap
- bone
- tempurung lutut, cencawan, kunci-kunci lutut, patela
English meaning of kneecap
- noun The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
- noun A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
- noun A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.
- verb To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
Synonyms of kneecap
kneecap in other languages
Questions about kneecap in Malay
- What is the meaning of kneecap in Malay?
- Kneecap in Malay is tempurung lutut, cencawan, kunci-kunci lutut, patela.
- Apakah maksud kneecap dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Kneecap: tempurung lutut, cencawan, kunci-kunci lutut, patela.
- What does kneecap mean in English?
- Kneecap means the flat, roundish bone in the knee.
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