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Backrest
01
the part of a chair, bench, or sofa that supports the back and may extend up to the shoulders or head
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
backrests
What is a "backrest"?
A backrest is the part of a chair, sofa, or other seating furniture that supports the back of a person sitting in it. It is typically padded or upholstered for comfort and can vary in height and design depending on the piece of furniture. The backrest helps provide support to the spine and promotes good posture while sitting. It can be straight or curved, and may include additional features like adjustable angles or built-in cushioning.
Examples
The backrest of the chair was perfectly angled for comfort.
Lexical Tree
backrest
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