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I . kneecap [ˈni:ˌkæp] N ANAT

kneecap

коле́нная ча́шечка f

II . kneecap <-pp-> [ˈni:ˌkæp] VB trans

to kneecap sb

прострели́ть кому́-ли́бо коле́но

Usage examples with kneecap

to kneecap sb

прострели́ть кому́-ли́бо коле́но

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English

Note that the cartilage under and around the kneecap is eight times smoother than ice, so abrasion may not be the best term. en.wikipedia.org

When the tendon tears, it can break a piece of the bone off of the kneecap. en.wikipedia.org

A kneecap in an alta position sits above the trochlear groove and therefore is less stable. en.wikipedia.org

The dismount worsened his injury, dislocating his broken kneecap and tearing ligaments in his right leg. en.wikipedia.org

He was again placed on injured reserve, this time with a fractured right kneecap. en.wikipedia.org

I looked down, and my kneecap was hanging on the side of my leg. en.wikipedia.org

In 1972, he underwent a botched heart surgery, which caused chronic knee infections that required 11 more operations and led to his losing his kneecap. en.wikipedia.org

In his first game he fractured his kneecap in a collision at home plate. en.wikipedia.org

He suffered a broken kneecap during the game, which was initially expected to keep him out of action for two months. en.wikipedia.org

Boys' shirts must be tucked in, and shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap. en.wikipedia.org

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