Kneepiece

Kneepiece
Kneepiece \Knee"piece`\, n. A piece shaped like a knee; as, the kneepieces or ears of a boat. [1913 Webster]

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  • kneepiece — [nē′pēs΄] n. a piece of armor to protect the knee: see ARMOR …   English World dictionary

  • kneepiece — /nee pees /, n. a piece of armor for protecting the knee, as a poleyn. [1660 70; KNEE + PIECE] * * * …   Universalium

  • kneepiece — /ˈnipis/ (say neepees) noun armour for the knee, of hardened leather or of steel …  

  • kneepiece — /nee pees /, n. a piece of armor for protecting the knee, as a poleyn. [1660 70; KNEE + PIECE] …   Useful english dictionary

  • defense — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Resistance against assault Nouns 1. defense, protection, guard, ward; shielding, preservation, guardianship; self defense, self preservation; deterrent; defense or escape mechanism; resistance; safeguard …   English dictionary for students

  • kneecap — n 1. patella, kneepan. 2. kneepad, kneepiece, Armor. knee cap, Armor. poleyn, Armor. genouillere …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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