Kneeler: meaning, definitions and examples

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kneeler

 

[ ˈniːlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

See also: kneel, kneeling.