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kneeling
noun
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Divide kneeling into syllables:

kneel · ing

How to pronounce kneeling:

Definition of kneeling:

kneeling (noun):
supporting yourself on your knees.
a lowering or bending of the head or body as a mark of respect, etc.

Synonyms for kneeling:

obeisancemovebowkneelmotionabasementsubmission

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