Definitions for recline

recline re·cline

Spelling: [ri-klahyn]
IPA: /rɪˈklaɪn/

Recline is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 123 anagrams from letters in recline (ceeilnr).

Definitions for recline

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 recline

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

Examples for recline

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for recline
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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