kneeler

noun

kneel·​er ˈnē-lər How to pronounce kneeler (audio)
1
: one that kneels
2
: something (such as a cushion or board) to kneel on

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This kneeler seat has over 10,300 five-star ratings from shoppers, and for good reason. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 But that’s not all; the kneeler’s handles double as legs that can unfold and transform into a bench to sit on. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024 For more gardening tool inspiration, check out more kneelers, stools, and gardening pads below. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2024 Use it as a bath kneeler when the baby transitions to the big tub. Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kneeler 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kneeler was in the 14th century

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“Kneeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kneeler. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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