Kneecap and Knee

Kneecap

Kneecap noun - A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.
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Synonyms for Kneecap

Knee and kneecap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knee" instead a noun "Kneecap".

Knee

Knee noun - Hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella.
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Synonyms for Knee

Kneecap and knee are semantically related. You can use "Kneecap" instead a noun "Knee".

Nearby Words: kneel, kneed, kneeled, kneeing
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