BACKREST

back, backrest

(noun) a support that you can lean against while sitting; “the back of the dental chair was adjustable”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

backrest (plural backrests)

The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.

Anagrams

• Starbeck, backster, brackets

Source: Wiktionary



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