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Definitions for: Recline
[v] lie in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch"
[v] move the upper body backwards and down
Webster (1913) Definition: Re*cline", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reclined; p. pr. &
vb. n. Reclining.] [L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare
to lean, incline. See Incline, Lean to incline.]
To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc., to place in
a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.
The mother Reclined her dying head upon his breast.
--Dryden.
Re*cline", v. i.
1. To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall.
2. To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to
recline on a couch.
Re*cline", a. [L. reclinis. See Recline, v. t.]
Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining. [R.]
They sat, recline On the soft downy bank, damasked with
flowers. --Milton.
Synonyms: lean back, repose
See Also: angle, fall back, lean, lie, slant, tilt, tip
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