4 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Recline \Re*cline"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reclined}; p. pr &
vb n. {Reclining}.] [L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare
to lean, incline. See {Incline}, {Lean} to incline.]
To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc., to place in
a recumbent position; as to recline the head on the hand.
The mother Reclined her dying head upon his breast.
--Dryden.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Recline \Re*cline"\, v. i.
1. To lean or incline; as to recline against a wall.
2. To assume, or to be in a recumbent position; as to
recline on a couch.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Recline \Re*cline"\, a. [L. reclinis See {Recline}, v. t.]
Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining. [R.]
They sat, recline On the soft downy bank, damasked with
flowers. --Milton.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
recline
v 1: move the upper body backwards and down [syn: {lean back}]
2: lie in a comfortable resting position; "He was reposing on
the couch" [syn: {repose}]
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