Kneeler

Pronunciation: /ˈniː.lər/

Definitions of kneeler

noun a person who kneels, especially in prayer or worship

Example Sentences

A1 The kneeler in the church is used for praying.

A2 She bought a comfortable kneeler to use while gardening.

B1 The yoga studio provides kneelers for students to use during class.

B2 The medieval knight knelt on the kneeler before the king.

C1 The antique kneeler in the museum dates back to the 18th century.

C2 The intricately carved wooden kneeler was a prized possession in the collector's home.

Examples of kneeler in a Sentence

formal The church provided cushions for each kneeler to use during the service.

informal I always grab a kneeler in the back of the church for extra comfort.

slang Hey, can you pass me that kneeler over there?

figurative She was a true kneeler, always willing to help others in need.

Grammatical Forms of kneeler

• past tense: kneeled
• plural: kneelers
• comparative: more kneeler
• superlative: most kneeler
• present tense: kneels
• future tense: will kneel
• perfect tense: have kneeled
• continuous tense: is kneeling
• singular: kneeler
• positive degree: kneeler
• infinitive: to kneel
• gerund: kneeling
• participle: kneeling

Origin and Evolution of kneeler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kneeler' originated from the Old English word 'cnelere' which meant one who kneels.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kneeler' evolved to refer to a piece of furniture used for kneeling in a religious context, such as a prayer kneeler or a church pew with a built-in kneeler.