recline means A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.
recline is pronounced /ɹɪˈklaɪn/.
noun
- A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.“To gain a little more space, airlines are turning to a new generation of seats that use lighter materials and less padding, moving the magazine pocket above the tray table and even reducing or eliminating the recline in seats.”
verb
- To cause to lean back; to bend back.
- To put in a resting position.“She reclined her arms on the table and sighed.”
- To lean back.“to recline against a wall”
- To put oneself in a resting position.“to recline on a couch”