Backrest

/ˈbækˌɹɛst/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

    "I can identify the pattern of wood grain on my chair at Mom and Dad's kitchen table, but I don't try to sketch it in my mind. For me, chairness is nonvisual; it's the feel of a seat connected to four legs and a backrest."

  2. 2
    a support that you can lean against while sitting wordnet
  3. 3
    A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.

Synonyms

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adjustable backrestbackback supportchair backdetachable backrestremovable backrest

Antonyms

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front

Example

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"Dear passengers, we now ask you to place your luggage under the seat in front of you, lift the table and backrest upright, lower the armrest, fasten your safety belt and open the window shutters."

Etymology

Compound of back + rest.

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