Reclining Meaning
/rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCapable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.
"a reclining armchair"
adjBending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
verbpresent participle and gerund of recline
nounThe act of one who reclines.
"Mr. Disbrowe was reclining on a well-worn horsehair-covered sofa, his frequent reclinings on which piece of furniture had stamped a deep and quite ineffaceable impression of his weighty form upon the cushion."— 1865, Edward Dutton Cook, Sir Felix Foy, Bart., page 233:
Sentence Examples
He spent all afternoon reclining in a comfortable chair by the pool.
The seat has a reclining back that is perfect for long flights.
He relaxed on a comfortable reclining chair by the pool.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ passenger in the front seat asked the driver to stop for a rest.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She spent the afternoon ____ on the sun lounger by the pool with a cold drink and a novel.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ passenger in the front seat asked the driver to stop for a rest.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She spent the afternoon ____ on the sun lounger by the pool with a cold drink and a novel.