Basic Details
Word: Kneecap
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The round bone that protects the front of the knee joint, also known as the patella.
Synonyms: Patella
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Bend over backwards: To try very hard to please someone. Example: "She bent over backwards to help her friend recover after he hurt his kneecap."
- Break a leg: A phrase used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. Example: "Before the play, he reminded her to break a leg, even if her kneecap hurt a bit."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The doctor examined her kneecap after she fell while playing football.
Example 2: Athletes often wear protection on their knees to avoid injuring their kneecap during sports.
Example 3: After the accident, he had a cast on his leg to support his broken kneecap.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the kneecap is one of the only bones in the human body that can develop a cleft, because it’s actually made up of cartilage when you are born and turns into bone as you grow?
Famous Quote
"The knee is a very clever joint – it can bend in a way to make it easier for us to move, but it can also withstand a lot of pressure." – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "kneecap" mean?
a) A type of shoe
b) A bone in the knee
c) A part of the arm
d) A muscle in the leg
Answer: b) A bone in the knee
2. Which of these is a synonym of "kneecap"?
a) Tibia
b) Patella
c) Femur
d) Fibula
Answer: b) Patella
3. Which sentence uses "kneecap" correctly?
a) She wore a beautiful necklace around her kneecap.
b) The kneecap helps protect the knee joint during movement.
c) He painted his kneecap bright green.
d) The kneecap is used for cooking.
Answer: b) The kneecap helps protect the knee joint during movement.
4. Which idiom means to try very hard to please someone?
a) Break a leg
b) Bend over backwards
c) Keep a stiff upper lip
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Answer: b) Bend over backwards
5. What is the opposite of "kneecap"?
a) N/A
b) Elbow
c) Finger
d) Toe
Answer: a) N/A
