4 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 The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Knelt \Knelt\, imp. & p. p. of {Kneel}. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: kneel n : supporting yourself on your knees [syn: {kneeling}] v : rest one's weight on one's knees; "In church you have to kneel during parts of the service" [also: {knelt}] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: knelt See {kneel}
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