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kneecap meaning in Sanskrit

कपोल kapola

/ˈniːˌkæp/

kneecap in Sanskrit: कपोल (kapola). In English, kneecap means the flat, roundish bone in the knee.

Sanskrit words for kneecap

bone
कपोल kapola

English meaning of kneecap

  1. noun The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
  2. noun A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
  3. noun A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.
  4. verb To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.

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Questions about kneecap in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of kneecap in Sanskrit?
Kneecap in Sanskrit is कपोल (kapola).
kneecap इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Kneecap: कपोल (kapola).
What does kneecap mean in English?
Kneecap means the flat, roundish bone in the knee.

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