kneeler

[nee-ler]

noun

1. a person or thing that kneels.

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

3. a stone for supporting inclined masonry, as coping stones.

4. knee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kneeler¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; kneel, -er ¹

Example Sentences

She rented ornate candelabras, rugs, chandeliers and church kneelers.

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The cushioned kneeler can swap to a seat and comes with either one pouch for gardening tools for $35.99, or two pouches for $39.99.

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It’s one room with a six-foot-tall painting of Mary and three kneelers where Haring sometimes prays for women in need.

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It’s one room with a 6-foot tall painting of Mary and three kneelers where Haring sometimes prays for women in need.

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The Gateway Pundit, a far-right blog, also took swings at Rapinoe while cheering against the United States team, specifically calling the star an "America-hating anthem kneeler."

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