RECLINE


Meaning of RECLINE in English

v. 1 intr. assume or be in a horizontal or leaning position, esp. in resting. 2 tr. cause to recline or move from the vertical. reclinable adj.

[ ME f. OE recliner or L reclinare bend back, recline (as RE-, clinare bend) ]

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