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kneeling

UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɪlɪŋ/
kneeling down
kneeling over

Translations

kneelingnoun
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
Gerund noun referring to the act or posture of resting on one or both knees.
Extended kneeling can cause discomfort to the joints.
Un agenouillement prolongé peut provoquer une gêne articulaire.
Synonyms
act of kneeling
kowtowing
kneeling down
prostration
genuflection
kneelingadjective
more kneeling
Comp.
most kneeling
Super.
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
The kneeling figure in the painting seemed to be in deep prayer.
La figure agenouillée dans le tableau semblait être en profonde prière.
Additional translations
à genouxLocution adjectivale courante.
Synonyms
supplicatory
kneeling-down
genuflecting
on one's knees
on bended knee
kneeled
kneelverb

kneeling

Gerund

knelt
Past Simple
knelt
Past Participle
kneeling
Gerund
UK
/niːl/
US
/nɪl/
(UK: knelt, knelt / US: kneeled, kneeled)
During the ceremony, everyone was asked to kneel in prayer.
Pendant la cérémonie, on a demandé à tout le monde de s'agenouiller pour prier.
Additional translations
mettre un genou à terrePlus concret ou plus littéraire ; souvent pour marquer le respect ou la soumission.
Synonyms
bend
stoop
bow
crouch
genuflect
Antonyms
stand

Definitions

kneelingnoun
The action or posture of resting on one or both knees, typically as a sign of reverence, submission, or readiness.
Extended kneeling can cause discomfort to the joints.
kneelingadjective
In a position where one or both knees are on the ground.
The kneeling figure in the painting seemed to be in deep prayer.
kneelverb
To go down or rest on the knees or a knee.
During the ceremony, everyone was asked to kneel in prayer.
To submit or show deference or respect.
The knight was expected to kneel before the king as a sign of loyalty.
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