kneeling

UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈnɪlɪŋ/
kneelingnoun
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
Gerund noun referring to the act or posture of resting on one or both knees.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
act of kneeling
kneeling down
kneelingadjective
more kneeling
Comp.
most kneeling
Super.
UK
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
Translations
The kneeling figure was a symbol of humility.
Коленопреклонённая фигура была символом смирения.
Definitions
In a position where one or both knees are on the ground.
The kneeling figure in the painting seemed to be in deep prayer.
Synonyms
kneelverb

kneeling

Gerund

knelt
Past Simple
knelt
Past Participle
kneeling
Gerund
UK
/niːl/
US
/nɪl/
(UK: knelt, knelt / US: kneeled, kneeled)
Translations
встать на колени
He decided to kneel before the altar.
Он решил встать на колени перед алтарем.
преклонить колени
The knight was asked to kneel before the king.
Рыцаря попросили преклонить колени перед королем.
Additional translations
опуститься на колени
упасть на колени
стоять на коленях
Definitions
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.
kneelnoun
Definitions
The act or position of kneeling.
He sank to a kneel before the altar.