Kneeler: meaning, definitions and examples
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kneeler
[ ˈniːlər ]
person
A person who kneels, especially in prayer or submission.
Synonyms
devotee, supplicant, worshipper
Examples of usage
- The kneeler bowed their head in prayer.
- She was known as the village's most devout kneeler.
furniture
A padded cushion or board on which a person kneels, typically used in churches.
Synonyms
kneeling pad, prayer bench
Examples of usage
- She knelt on the kneeler to pray in the church.
- The church installed new kneelers for the congregation.
Translations
Translations of the word "kneeler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ajoelhador
🇮🇳 घुटने टेकने वाला
🇩🇪 Knierkissen
🇮🇩 alat lutut
🇺🇦 колінник
🇵🇱 klęcznik
🇯🇵 ひざまずく台
🇫🇷 agenouilloir
🇪🇸 reclinatorio
🇹🇷 diz çöken
🇰🇷 무릎 받침대
🇸🇦 مسند الركوع
🇨🇿 klekačka
🇸🇰 kľačadlo
🇨🇳 跪垫
🇸🇮 klečalnik
🇮🇸 krjúpuskilja
🇰🇿 тізерлеуіш
🇬🇪 მუხლდამტვრეველი
🇦🇿 diz çökmə yastığı
🇲🇽 reclinatorio
Etymology
The word 'kneeler' originated from the combination of the verb 'kneel' and the suffix '-er,' which denotes a person who performs an action. The term has been in use since the 16th century, referring to both a person who kneels and the padded cushion or board used for kneeling in churches. The act of kneeling has historically been associated with prayer, submission, and reverence in various cultures and religious practices.