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Rarerecline
The correct spelling is recline.
How to pronounce recline
/ɹəˈklaɪn/
nounIPA: /ɹəˈklaɪn/
Say it like: Rec-lin-e
The correct spelling is recline. 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. For example: "She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
Usage Examples
“She reclined her arms on the table and sighed.”
“to recline against a wall”
“to recline on a couch”
Meanings
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.To cause to lean back; to bend back.
- 2.To put in a resting position.
- 3.To lean back.
- 4.To put oneself in a resting position.
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