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recline Definition

re·cline (ri klīn′)

transitive verb -·clined′, -·clin′·ing

to cause to lean or lie back or down; lay back

Etymology: ME reclynen < L reclinare < re-, back + clinare, to lean: see incline

intransitive verb

to lie or lean back or down; specif., to rest or repose lying down

recline Related Forms

rec′·li·na′·tion (rek′lə nā′s̸hən) noun

recline Synonyms

recline

v.

sprawl, lean, lounge; see lie 3, 4, rest 1.

recline Usage Examples

Object

  • backrest: Some seats have a reclining backrest which support their head when they nod off.
  • seat: The airlines should not have reclining seats with the present pitch between seats.
  • armchair: Facilities include bathroom with wheel in shower, electric rise and recline armchair and modified kitchen.
  • chair: Clients either sit in a reclining chair or lie on a massage couch.
  • sofa: Consider a reclining sofa or chair to bring a whole new meaning to relaxation.
  • posture: In the middle, below, is his grace, dressed in his robes, in a reclining posture.

Preposition: on

  • couch: The patient may either sit in an armchair or recline on a couch.
  • cushion: At the back of the stage is a tomb on which a beautiful girl is reclining on black velvet cushions.
  • sofa: Keep a pillow permanently downstairs for supporting the child whilst sitting or reclining on the sofa.
  • bed: The ' extras ' include Jimmy Savile reclining on a bed in a tracksuit describing how he lost his first 35 fights.

Preposition: at

table: Verse 14, " He reclined at the table with the apostles.

Adjective complement

nude: Redundant panels with the description ` still-life ' or ` reclining nude ' are to be destroyed in good time.

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: A fully reclining large seat unit with a 5 point harness.
  • back: He reclined back in his chair, content, nervous energy spent, looking at me from under those half closed lids.
  • n't: I have to say I think it's a shame it does n't recline.
  • not: Once the seats moved were off the straight ahead locks, they would not recline at all.
  • slightly: Short drivers may wish to increase the chest to steering wheel separation by slightly reclining the seat.
  • also: Seats in United Business will also recline to 150 degrees, providing customers with a more comfortable sleeping environment.

Used with why or when

when: It was on these benches that the worshippers reclined when taking part in the ritual meals which marked the initiation ceremonies.

Preposition: in

chair: A lame man spoke to his mother: " Where a man reclines in a chair, it is really comfortable!