1. protective pads worn over the knees to prevent injury during sports or work
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• The volleyball player wore kneepads to protect against floor burns.
• Construction workers often use kneepads when installing flooring.
• She put on her kneepads before starting the gardening project.
• The skateboarder’s kneepads saved him from serious injury during the fall.
• Professional dancers sometimes wear kneepads during rehearsals.
• The cleaning crew used kneepads while scrubbing the floors.