# kneecap

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈniːˌkæp/ · frequency rank #53,051

## Definitions
1. The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
2. A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
3. A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.

## Etymology
From knee + cap.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kneecap