reclining

/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Designed so that the back can be tilted backward, allowing a person to lean back and rest.
    • We bought a reclining sofa for the home theater room.
    • The dentist's chair has a reclining feature for patient comfort.
    • The airplane offers reclining seats in business class.
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noun
  1. The act or position of leaning back or lying down in a relaxed way.
    • His favorite activity is reclining in the hammock with a good book.
    • The doctor advised against prolonged reclining after eating.
    • Reclining on the beach chair helped her relax after a stressful week.
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