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Uncommonkneeling
The correct spelling is kneeling.
How to pronounce kneeling
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈniːlɪŋ/
Say it like: Nee-lin-g
The correct spelling is kneeling. To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position. For example: "She knelt the doll to fit it into the box."
Usage Examples
“She knelt the doll to fit it into the box.”
“He knelt him down to pray.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
- 2.To cause to kneel.
- 3.To rest on (one's) knees
noun
- 1.The act by which someone kneels.
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