Backrest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbækˌɹɛst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backrest is a noun meaning The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
Meaning
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
More Meanings
- A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.
Example Sentences
I can identify the pattern of wood grain on my chair at Mom and Dad's kitchen table, but I don't try to sketch it in my mind. For me, chairness is nonvisual; it's the feel of a seat connected to four legs and a backrest.
Word Forms
- backrests
Synonyms for backrest
Depending on context, synonyms include back.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include back, seatback, lumber, bar, back-up, backup.
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