ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Handrest

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Handrest is a noun meaning Any surface designed to support the hand and wrist.

Meaning

Any surface designed to support the hand and wrist.

Example Sentences

Pull on the handrest to ease the bassoon into a more comfortable position.
The wooden handrest is placed over the vibration unit , with the post protruding through the hole in the handrest.
Adam presses several keys on the other handrest with his left hand as he continues to pound away on a button with his right.

Word Forms

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