kneecap kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/

noun

1. () A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint  ( kneepan , patella , kneecap )
   a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
    The kneecap is also known as the patella
   The kneecap is also known as the patella
   
   

verb

1. Shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning  ( kneecap )
   shoot in the kneecap, often done by terrorist groups as a warning
    They kneecapped the industrialist
   They kneecapped the industrialist
   

 foot brake foot brake /fʊt breɪk/

noun

1. Hydraulic brake operated by pressing on a foot pedal  ( foot brake )
   hydraulic brake operated by pressing on a foot pedal
    Always press the foot brake gently to avoid a sudden stop.
   Always press the foot brake gently to avoid a sudden stop.
   
   

 port wine port wine /pɔːrt waɪn/

noun

1. Sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal  ( port wine , port )
   sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
     A glass of port wine is often savored after a meal as a digestif.
   A glass of port wine is often savored after a meal as a digestif.
   
   

 asceticism asceticism /əˈsɛtɪsɪzəm/

noun

1. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint  ( ascesis , asceticism , askesis )
   rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
   
   
2. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)  ( asceticism , nonindulgence , austerity )
   the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
   
3. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state  ( asceticism )
   the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
    Asceticism promotes self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.
   Asceticism promotes self-discipline and abstention from indulgence.