Crossword clues for kneecapping
kneecapping
Wiktionary
n. The act of destroying the kneecaps of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees; often a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
WordNet
n. a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint [syn: patella, kneepan]
v. shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning
[also: kneecapping, kneecapped]
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Wikipedia
Kneecapping is a form of malicious wounding, often as criminal punishment or torture, in which the victim is injured in the knee. The injury is typically inflicted by a low-velocity gunshot to the knee pit with a handgun. The term is considered a misnomer by medical professionals because only a very small minority of victims suffer damage to the kneecap. A review of eighty kneecapping victims found that only two had a fractured kneecap. The name limb punishment shooting is considered more accurate, especially because some victims have their elbows and ankles shot as well.
Usage examples of "kneecapping".
In earlier years, the Provos had made a point of killing or kneecapping drug dealers as a means of showing that they were worthy of community support.
The IRA worked for years to eliminate drug dealers throughout Ireland mainly kneecappings, to make the action very public.
They knew that Grady had given up kneecapping early on and chosen murder as a more permanent way of dealing with security leaks, and one that never left bodies about for the police to find.
The outspoken Helsinki newspaper editor had survived his kneecapping and would probably walk again.
Muno's reflexes were quick enough to fend off a third tub, which burst on the floor, kneecapping the entire party with white, dripping bug butter.
But these boys were Major League, a long way from hanging around the docks on kneecapping duty.
The IRA worked for years to eliminate drug dealers throughout Irelandmainly kneecappings, to make the action very public.