Definition of recline

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Recline (v. t.) To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand..

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Recline :: Recline (v. t.) Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.
Lap :: Lap (v. t.) To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap..
Lounge :: Lounge (a.) To spend time lazily, whether lolling or idly sauntering; to pass time indolently; to stand, sit, or recline, in an indolent manner..
Lig :: Lig (v. i.) To recline; to lie still.
Recumb :: Recumb (v. i.) To lean; to recline; to repose.
Re- :: Re- () A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate; reassure. Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed, and are for the most part of obvious signification..
Reclinate :: Reclinate (a.) Reclined, as a leaf; bent downward, so that the point, as of a stem or leaf, is lower than the base..
Loll :: Loll (v. i.) To act lazily or indolently; to recline; to lean; to throw one's self down; to lie at ease.
Recline :: Recline (v. i.) To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall..
Reclined :: Reclined (a.) Falling or turned downward; reclinate.
Recline :: Recline (v. t.) To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand..
Lay :: Lay (imp.) of Lie, to recline..
Lith :: Lith () 3d pers. sing. pres. of Lie, to recline, for lieth..
Recline :: Recline (v. i.) To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to recline on a couch..
Accumb :: Accumb (v. i.) To recline, as at table..
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad..
Accumbent :: Accumbent (n.) One who reclines at table.
Lounge :: Lounge (n.) A piece of furniture resembling a sofa, upon which one may lie or recline..
Couch :: Couch (v. i.) To lie down or recline, as on a bed or other place of rest; to repose; to lie..
Reclination :: Reclination (n.) The act of leaning or reclining, or the state of being reclined..
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