kneeler

[ nee-ler ]

/ ˈni lər /

noun

a person or thing that kneels.

a bench, pad, or the like, to kneel on.

a stone for supporting inclined masonry, as coping stones.

knee (def. 8).

Origin of kneeler

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at kneel, -er¹

Words nearby kneeler

knee jerk, knee-jerk reflex, knee joint, kneel, knee-length, kneeler, kneeling bus, kneepad, kneepan, knee pants, kneepiece

Example sentences from the Web for kneeler

The Rector paused vaguely, and Birdwood tried to indicate by kicking himself that he had the kneeler.
Guy and Pauline|Compton Mackenzie
The Crown is arranged between the shoulders of the Warden and the Kneeler.
Ten Books on Architecture|Vitruvius
Minister (aside to assistant): “Mr. Kneeler, a little more water, please.”
Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor, Volume II|Various
At length, a convulsion passed over the frame of the kneeler, and heaving a deep sigh he arose.
Guy Fawkes|William Harrison Ainsworth

This is the dragon with which the Kneeler, Hercules, is fighting, and whose head he presses down with his foot.
The Astronomy of the Bible|E. Walter Maunder

单词	kneeler
释义	kneeler [ nee-ler ] / ˈni lər / noun a person or thing that kneels. a bench, pad, or the like, to kneel on. a stone for supporting inclined masonry, as coping stones. knee (def. 8). Origin of kneeler Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at kneel, -er¹ Words nearby kneeler knee jerk, knee-jerk reflex, knee joint, kneel, knee-length, kneeler, kneeling bus, kneepad, kneepan, knee pants, kneepiece Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for kneeler The Rector paused vaguely, and Birdwood tried to indicate by kicking himself that he had the kneeler. Guy and Pauline\|Compton Mackenzie The Crown is arranged between the shoulders of the Warden and the Kneeler. Ten Books on Architecture\|Vitruvius Minister (aside to assistant): “Mr. Kneeler, a little more water, please.” Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor, Volume II\|Various At length, a convulsion passed over the frame of the kneeler, and heaving a deep sigh he arose. Guy Fawkes\|William Harrison Ainsworth This is the dragon with which the Kneeler, Hercules, is fighting, and whose head he presses down with his foot. The Astronomy of the Bible\|E. Walter Maunder
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