kneeler

UK
/ˈniːlə/
US
/ˈniːlər/

Translations

kneelernoun
kneelers
pl
UK
/ˈniːlə/
US
/ˈniːlər/
The church provided a kneeler for each pew.
L’église a fourni un agenouilloir pour chaque banc.
Additional translations
agenouilléSubstantivation rare dans un contexte religieux.
Synonyms
prayer stool
kneeling pad
kneeling cushion
prayer bench
kneeleradjective
more kneeler
Comp.
most kneeler
Super.
UK
/ˈniːlə/
US
/ˈniːlər/
Used attributively to describe furniture or padding intended for kneeling.
agenouillableTerme rare pour un objet conçu pour supporter l’agenouillement.
The chapel installed new kneeler cushions to protect the antique floor.
La chapelle a installé de nouveaux coussins agenouillables pour protéger le sol ancien.

Definitions

kneelernoun
A cushion or piece of furniture designed for kneeling on, especially during prayer or religious services.
The church provided a kneeler for each pew to make it more comfortable for parishioners during prayer.
A person who kneels, especially during prayer or as a sign of submission.
During the lengthy service, the kneeler rose only briefly to receive communion.
kneeleradjective
Designed for or relating to kneeling upon.
The chapel installed new kneeler cushions to protect the antique floor.