English Explanatory Dictionary

backrest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
  2. A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækˌɹɛst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-backrest.wav

Word forms

backrest backrests

Etymology

Compound of back + rest.

Synonyms

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