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kneeling
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɪlɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
Gerund noun referring to the act or posture of resting on one or both knees.
Synonyms
more kneeling
Comp.
most kneeling
Super.
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
The kneeling figure was a symbol of humility.
Коленопреклонённая фигура была символом смирения.
Synonyms
kneeling
Gerund
knelt
Past Simple
knelt
Past Participle
kneeling
Gerund
UK
/niːl/
US
/nɪl/
(UK: knelt, knelt / US: kneeled, kneeled)
He decided to kneel before the altar.
Он решил встать на колени перед алтарем.
The knight was asked to kneel before the king.
Рыцаря попросили преклонить колени перед королем.
Additional translations
Definitions
Extended kneeling can cause discomfort to the joints.
The kneeling figure in the painting seemed to be in deep prayer.
During the ceremony, everyone was asked to kneel in prayer.
The knight was expected to kneel before the king as a sign of loyalty.