backrest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backrest
Example Sentences
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Flint often gelled his hair into the shape of two devil horns, of which a silhouette is etched into the backrest of the bench.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Out on the road, it’s both fun and sensible, with an upgraded seat and backrest, front and rear cargo options, and headlights for visibility.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
Between the footage of Harbaugh and Reid, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was shown slamming his helmet with both hands into the backrest of one of his team’s metal benches.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024
The oak frame, which is dressed in canvas and linen, has an adjustable backrest.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021
It had carved legs and a wooden backrest inlaid with mother-of-pearl triangles.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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