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recline |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Recline \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Recline \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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Recline \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: recline v 1: move the upper body backwards and down [syn: {lean back}] 2: lie in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on the couch" [syn: {repose}]
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