Associations to the word «Backrest»

Wiktionary

BACKREST, noun. The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
BACKREST, noun. A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.

Dictionary definition

BACKREST, noun. A support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable".

Wise words

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