reclining Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
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verb move the upper body backwards and down
recline; lean back.
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verb cause to recline
recline.
- She reclined her head on the pillow
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verb lean in a comfortable resting position
recumb; recline; repose.
- He was reposing on the couch
WordNet
Re*clin"ing adjective
Definitions
(Bot.) (a) Bending or curving gradually back from the perpendicular. (b) Recumbent.