knelt
[ nelt ]
/ nɛlt /
verb
a simple past tense and past participle of kneel.
Words nearby knelt
knees-up,
kneesies,
kneidel,
knell,
kneller,
knelt,
knesset,
knew,
knick-knack,
knicker,
knickerbocker
Definition for knelt (2 of 2)
kneel
[ neel ]
/ nil /
verb (used without object), knelt or kneeled, kneel·ing.
to go down or rest on the knees or a knee.
noun
the action or position of kneeling.
Origin of kneel
OTHER WORDS FROM kneel
kneel·ing·ly, adverb un·kneel·ing, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for knelt
British Dictionary definitions for knelt (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for knelt (2 of 2)
kneel
/ (niːl) /
verb kneels, kneeling, knelt or kneeled
(intr)
to rest, fall, or support oneself on one's knees
noun
the act or position of kneeling
Derived forms of kneel
kneeler, nounWord Origin for kneel
Old English
cnēowlian; see
knee