Meaning

kneel

  1. (intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.
  2. (intransitive) To sink down so that the entrance is level with the pavement, making it easier for passengers to enter.
  3. (transitive) To cause to kneel.
  4. (archaic, reflexive) To rest on (one's) knees.

Synonyms

bowing down

bending down

sitting on the knees

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
Etymology

In summary

From kneel + -ing.

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