kneepieces
/ˈniˌpisɪz/
noun
- Armor or protective padding covering the knee.
- Medieval armor often included articulated kneepieces for better movement.
- The knight's kneepieces were made of polished steel.
- He strapped on his kneepieces before the skateboarding competition.
- Parts of a garment or piece of equipment that cover or protect the knee area.
- The hockey player's uniform had hard plastic kneepieces sewn into the fabric.
- She sewed extra padding into the kneepieces of her hiking trousers.
- The carpenter's work pants had reinforced kneepieces.