kneeler
A person who kneelsA person who kneels.
Meaning
4 sensesA person who kneels.
All the kneelers sighed with relief when they were told it was over and they could finally stand up.
a person in a kneeling position
A hassock.
The parish deacon was always pushing to get new kneelers for the church, probably because he was old and his knees were sensitive.
Kniebank
An apparatus that permits the loading door of a bus to decrease in height in order to facilitate boarding of passengers that are seniors and physically disadvantaged
On a gable end, the stone (often decorated) at the base of the slope of the gable on either side.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English knelere, equivalent to kneel + -er.From Middle English knelere, equivalent to kneel + -er.
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