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noun
A person who kneels.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A hassock.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An apparatus that permits the loading door of a bus to decrease in height in order to facilitate boarding of passengers that are seniors and physically disadvantaged
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
On a gable end, the stone (often decorated) at the base of the slope of the gable on either side.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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Synonyms: kneestone
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noun
a board (sometimes cushioned) for someone to kneel on
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: board
noun
a person in a kneeling position
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
From Middle English knelere, equivalent to kneel + -er.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
