kneeler

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He raced on a kneeler-style handcycle, sitting upright while cranking its lap-mounted pedals, also used to steer.

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  1. noun One who kneels, as to pray.
  2. noun Something, such as a stool, cushion, or board, on which to kneel.

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Examples (27)

  • I hunched onto the velvet kneeler, closed my eyes against my clenched fists. —  Step on a Crack by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
  • Sr. Joseph Maria kiss the Infant Jesus hidden behind the kneeler. —  MONIALES OP
  • "Let's come up with some catchy slogans to incentivize folks to become catechists," suggested Minnie, a nonagenarian busily knitting brightly-colored kneeler covers. —  The Ironic Catholic
  • Central St., has not expanded much beyond Sunday morning in its worship services, but it does have a once-a-month "healing service" that includes Communion, anointing with oils, and even a kneeler for prayers.
  • A combination bath kneeler with a seat so you don't break your back trying to bath baby in the big tub. —  What was I THINKING?
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