Knelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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knelling

 

[ หˆnษ›lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical position

Knelling, derived from the verb 'kneel', refers to the action of resting on one or both knees. This position is often associated with reverence, submission, or prayer. It can also be used in a technical context, such as in certain sports or martial arts where athletes may kneel as part of a technique or position. Additionally, 'knelling' can signify a gesture of respect or acknowledgment, especially during solemn occasions. Overall, it emphasizes a physical posture of humility or mourning.

Synonyms

bending, genuflecting, kneeling

Examples of usage

  • She was knelling to pray at the church altar.
  • The soldiers were knelling during the memorial service.
  • He found himself knelling in gratitude before his mentor.

Translations

Translations of the word "knelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ajoelhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคŸเคจเฅ‡ เค•เฅ‡ เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bersujud

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะบะพะปั–ะฝะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na kolanach

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ–ใพใšใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  genoux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de rodillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diz รงรถkerek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆŽ ๊ฟ‡๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v kleฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na kolenรกch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทชไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na kolenih

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก hnjรบkum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะต ั‚าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diz รงรถkษ™rษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de rodillas

Etymology

The word 'kneel' originates from the Old English 'cnฤ“owlian', meaning 'to kneel down'. This term has its roots in Proto-Germanic language, where it is linked to the word 'knew', reflecting the act of bending or kneeling. As the English language evolved, the current form 'kneel' emerged by the late Middle Ages, encapsulating the gestures of humility or reverence that are culturally significant across various societies. The act of knelling carries connotations that stretch beyond mere physical posture; it resonates with deep-rooted traditions in many religious, cultural, and societal practices. Throughout history, kneeling has represented submission to authority and respect for the divine. Thus, knelling has continually played an essential role in human expression, communicating emotions ranging from penitence to gratitude.