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 ( def 8 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of kneeler¹

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

Example Sentences

A little way from the head of the Serpent-holder is the head of the so-called Kneeler.

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The Crown is arranged between the shoulders of the Warden and the Kneeler.

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This is the dragon with which the Kneeler, Hercules, is fighting, and whose head he presses down with his foot.

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At length, a convulsion passed over the frame of the kneeler, and heaving a deep sigh he arose.

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The President then proceeds to make all sorts of "magic" passes over the kneeler's face, back, and hands.

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