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adj
Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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noun
The act of one who reclines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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verb
present participle and gerund of recline
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: motion, movement, move, motility
History
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