Definitions for reclines

reclines re·cline

Spelling: [ri-klahyn]
IPA: /rɪˈklaɪn/

Reclines is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 272 anagrams from letters in reclines (ceeilnrs).

Definitions for reclines

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to lean back on something; place in a recumbent position.

verb (used without object)

  1. to lean or lie back; rest in a recumbent position.

Origin of reclines

1375-1425; late Middle English reclinen Latin reclīnāre, equivalent to re- re- + clīnāre to lean1

Examples for reclines

It was covered with a carpet, and furnished with a pillow to recline on.

While the musicians repose they loiter, sauntering round, or recline on seats.

They lifted her into the carriage, and made what arrangements they best could to allow her to recline.

The kettle chooses to sit still on the hob; the eagle to recline on the air.

At last I was permitted to get up and recline in fauteuil or on sofa.

But of course someone always will recline her seat, like the people in the first row, or the woman in front of me, whom I hate.

To move, stand, or recline in an indolent or relaxed manner.

It was so arranged that Sybil Jones could recline, being then far from well.

The incidents have sparked wide debate about whether passengers should opt to recline at all.

Some straw had been spread on the bottom, and on this Caius was directed to recline.

Word Value for reclines
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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