backrest

[ bak-rest ]

/ ˈbækˌrɛst /

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noun

a support used to rest one's back.

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Origin of backrest

First recorded in 1855–60; back¹ + rest¹

Words nearby backrest

back-pedal, back plastering, backplate, backpressure, back projection, backrest, Back River, back road, backronym, back room, back row

How to use backrest in a sentence

This resulted in the creation of an S-shape curved backrest with three adjustable support points to gently maintain and guide the shape of the spine.
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There’s a subwoofer built into the backrest to make you feel like you’re right in the game.
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An adjustable centre seat with backrest could be used so as to provide accommodation for six passengers.
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British Dictionary definitions for backrest

back rest

noun

a support for the back of something

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