Recline has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.
Verb
1
move the upper body backwards and down
2
cause to recline
"She reclined her head on the pillow"
3
lean in a comfortable resting position
"He was reposing on the couch"
4
To cause to lean back; to bend back.
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