Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kneepad
noun
/ˈniːpæd/
Definition
A protective covering worn on the knees, typically for safety or comfort during activities that involve kneeling.
Examples
- Carpenters often wear kneepads while working on floors.
- She slipped on her kneepads before starting to garden on the rocky ground.
- The athlete used kneepads to prevent injuries during practice.
Meaning
Kneepads are designed to cushion and shield the knees from injury or discomfort when kneeling down, especially on hard surfaces.
Synonyms
- knee guard
- knee brace
- knee cushion
