kneepad

[nee-pad]

noun

a pad of leather, foam rubber, etc., as one worn by football or basketball players to protect the knee.

Origin of kneepad

knee + pad¹

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British Dictionary definitions for kneepad

kneepad

noun

any of several types of protective covering for the kneesAlso called: kneecap

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