kneeling
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- noun
- /ˈniːlɪŋ/
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- He was kneeling on the ground to tie his shoelaces, a common position for such tasks.
- kneeling figure
- kneeling position
- kneeling man
You know, what do they have to complain about kneeling for the national anthem?
- You know, what do they have to complain about kneeling for the national anthem?
- I have no memory of that time passing or even going to lay down or kneeling to pray.
Examples
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Brothers and sisters, here we are, a-kneeling at the altar's foot.
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From his kneeling position, Murphy can see his brother perched 50 feet overhead.
Fiction book (1999) -
"I turned to see her kneeling in front of a safe."
Fiction book (1992) -
"It's all the kneeling in the church that makes them square," he said.
Fiction book (1992) -
The position change from standing to kneeling is one of the better parts of the range.
Blog text (9) -
So I'm in a kneeling position.
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"Finnerty looked up from his kneeling position next to the body.
Fiction book (1990) -
There, Romula can see the kneeling shape of a lone figure and the outline of his shopping bag.
Fiction book (2001) -
Another kneeling, bowing low in the dirt was the congregation of the faithful.
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While Morn went up for Communion, I stayed in our pew, kneeling and thinking.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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Bending one knee to show respect in a religious ceremony
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An act of kneeling and touching the forehead to the ground to show deep respect
Bending one knee to show worship or deep respect
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Etymology
The word kneeling comes from the old English word for knee and is directly related to kneel, so it literally means 'to be on one's knees'. That's why kneeling is used to show respect, worship, or submission.