{Reclining dial}, a dial whose plane is inclined to the vertical line through its center. --Davies & Peck (Math. Dict.). [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Reclining — Recline Re*cline (r[ e]*kl[imac]n ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reclined} (r[ e]*kl[imac]nd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Reclining}.] [L. reclinare; pref. re re + clinare to lean, incline. See {Incline}, {Lean} to incline.] To cause or permit to lean, incline,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reclining — adjective (Of a chair) which can be reclined, can be moved into a more horizontal position. A reclining armchair … Wiktionary
reclining — adj. Reclining is used with these nouns: ↑chair … Collocations dictionary
reclining — noun the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: ↑recline • Hypernyms: ↑motion, ↑movement, ↑move, ↑motility … Useful english dictionary
Reclining Figure — Artiste Henry Moore Année 1951 Type Bronze Technique Sculpture Dimensions (H × L) 1 10 m × 2 25 × 0 65 m L … Wikipédia en Français
reclining seat — UK [rɪˌklaɪnɪŋ ˈsiːt] US [rɪˌklaɪnɪŋ ˈsit] noun [countable] [singular reclining seat plural reclining seats] tourism a seat that lies back, so that a traveller can sleep … Useful english dictionary
Reclining dial — Reclining Re*clin ing, a. (Bot.) (a) Bending or curving gradually back from the perpendicular. (b) Recumbent. [1913 Webster] {Reclining dial}, a dial whose plane is inclined to the vertical line through its center. Davies & Peck (Math. Dict.).… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reclining seat — UK [rɪˌklaɪnɪŋ ˈsiːt] / US [rɪˌklaɪnɪŋ ˈsɪt] noun [countable] Word forms reclining seat : singular reclining seat plural reclining seats tourism a seat that lies back, so that a traveller can sleep … English dictionary
reclining chair — Recliner Re*clin er (r[ e]*kl[imac]n [ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, reclines. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: An armchair with a back that can be adjusted to lean backward, and a footrest that can be moved up to support the legs, or folded … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reclining chair — chair whose back can be placed in a reclining position … English contemporary dictionary
