kneeling
/ˈniːlɪŋ/
noun
- 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
- 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.