kneeling

/ˈniːlɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or position of resting on one or both knees.
    • His kneeling during the national anthem sparked a national debate.
    • The yoga class practiced kneeling as a way to improve balance.
    • Kneeling for long periods can be hard on the knees.
adjective
  1. In a position where one is resting on one or both knees.
    • A kneeling worker scrubbed the floor with a brush.
    • The kneeling figure in the painting seemed to be praying.
    • The kneeling posture helped her reach the low shelf.
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