Kneeling

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Kneel \Kneel\ (n[=e]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Knelt} (n[e^]lt) or
     {Kneeled} (n[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. {Kneeling}.] [OE.
     knelen, cneolien; akin to D. knielen, Dan. kn[ae]le. See
     {Knee}.]
     To bend the knee; to fall or rest on the knees; -- sometimes
     with down.


     [1913 Webster]
  
     Note: The act of kneeling, when performed in front of a
           person, is often done as a sign of respect, humility,
           or supplication. It has a similar significance when
           performed in front of religious objects, such as an
           altar or shrine.
           [PJC]
  
                 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice,
                 Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. --Acts
                                                    vii. 60.
           [1913 Webster]
  
                 As soon as you are dressed, kneel and say the
                 Lord's Prayer.                     --Jer. Taylor.
           [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  kneeling
       n : supporting yourself on your knees [syn: {kneel}]