recline

noun

1. A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.

verb

1. move the upper body backwards and down

Definition categories: motion, angle, lean, slant, tilt, tip

2. cause to recline

- She reclined her head on the pillow

Definition categories: contact, lay, place, pose, position, put, set

3. lean in a comfortable resting position

Similar word(s): recumb, repose

Definition categories: contact, lie