backrest

[ bak-rest ]

noun

a support used to rest one's back.

Origin of backrest

First recorded in 1855–60; back¹ + rest¹

Words Nearby backrest

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How to use backrest in a sentence

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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 back rest

back rest

noun

a support for the back of something

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