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PRONUNCIATION OF ARMREST

armrest  [ˈɑːmˌrɛst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARMREST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Armrest is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ARMREST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

armrest

Armrest

In an automotive context, an armrest is a feature found in many modern vehicles on which occupants can rest their arms. Armrests are also found on chairs in general. Armrests are more prolific in larger, more expensive models of car.

Definition of armrest in the English dictionary

The definition of armrest in the dictionary is the part of a chair, sofa, etc, that supports the arm Sometimes shortened to: arm.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARMREST


abreast
əˈbrɛst
arrest
əˈrɛst
breast
brɛst
Brest
brɛst
Bucharest
ˌbuːkəˈrɛst
compressed
kəmˈprɛst
crest
krɛst
depressed
dɪˈprɛst
distressed
dɪˈstrɛst
dressed
drɛst
elbow-rest
ˈɛlbəʊˌrɛst
footrest
ˈfʊtˌrɛst
headrest
ˈhɛdˌrɛst
impressed
ɪmˈprɛst
kniferest
ˈnaɪfˌrɛst
prest
prɛst
rest
rɛst
stressed
strɛst
undressed
ʌnˈdrɛst
unrest
ʌnˈrɛst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARMREST

armoured
armoured car
armoured personnel carrier
armourer
armouries
armourless
armoury
armozeen
armozine
armpit
arms
arms akimbo
arms cache
arms control
arms dealer
arms dump
arms inspection
arms inspector
arms limitation
arms race

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARMREST

at rest
backrest
Black Forest
cardiac arrest
come to rest
dearest
declare an interest
Everest
forest
Forrest
high-interest
hillcrest
house arrest
human interest
interest
lay to rest
Mount Everest
rainforest
self-interest
the rest

Synonyms and antonyms of armrest in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «armrest» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARMREST

Find out the translation of armrest to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of armrest from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «armrest» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

扶手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apoyabrazos
570 millions of speakers

English

armrest
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

armrest
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسند الذراع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подлокотник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apoio de braço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Armrest
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

accoudoir
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Armrest
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Armlehne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アームレスト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

팔걸이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Armrest
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tay vịn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

armrest
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आर्मस्टेर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kol dayama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bracciolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podłokietnik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підлокітник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cotiera
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποβραχιόνιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

armleuning
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

armstödet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

armlene
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of armrest

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARMREST»

The term «armrest» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.279 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARMREST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about armrest

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARMREST»

Discover the use of armrest in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to armrest and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Assessment of the Ergonomic Quality of Hand-held Tools and ...
Chapter 6 Ergonomic Evaluation of an Armrest for Typing E. Keller and H. Strasser 0. Summary Even when utilizing ergonomically designed flat keyboards, longer lasting periods of work with a word processor or typewriter can cause physical ...
Helmut Strasser, 2007
2
Auto Upholstery and Interiors: A Do-It-Yourself, Basic Guide ...
Some armrest bases are reproduced, but in many instances, the original base must be reused. Here is a disassembled '56 Chevy front armrest. The elements are (from left to right) the stainless trim, the plastic base, the foam pad with its metal ...
Bruce Caldwell, 1997
3
Camaro Restoration
Hockey stick armrests used on many 1975-and-later cars often break in forward handle area. Effective but not-so-attractive fix involves sawing off broken section and bolting on hard plastic handle to front of existing armrest. Dash pad mounting  ...
Tom Currao, Tim Currao, 1990
4
Development of a Dynamically Moveable Armrest for Joystick ...
Seventeen of the twenty-one subjects also preferred the dynamic armrest over the stationary armrest or no armrest. The combination of reduced muscular activation and psychophysical response indicate that the dynamic armrest was successful.
Taylor Andrew Murphy, University of Guelph. School of Engineering, University of Guelph. School of Graduate Studies, 2006
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Chrysler Muscle Parts Interchange Manual, 1968-1974
Then carefully inspect the headrest slide, seat latch, hinges, and the seatbelt guides. It is these factors that can affect the interchange. When swapping out bench seats, a center armrest can also affect your interchange. Note that many seats ...
Paul A. Herd, 1997
6
Advances in Manufacturing Technology XV
Thus using anthroprometrical data a chair spacing of 550mm to 570mm is recommended. 4.5 Armrest dimensions. As stated in the auditorium environment, adjacent seats share an armrest, the function of this armrest is uncertain since only ...
Tim O'Hagan, 2001
7
Northrop F-89 Scorpion Pilot's Flight Operating Manual
Each armrest terminates in a loop-type handgrip, the right handgrip containing the catapult firing trigger. [in some airplanes the pilot's and radar observer's armrests have been painted gray and the handgrips orange-yellow to focus attention ...
United States Air Force, 2008
8
Spoon Me
He sat next to her and he was sure she was going to put her elbow on the armrest and spoil the whole movie. By the time he had wrestled his jacket off like a polyester alligator attacking him in a bad fashion show, she had her elbow on the ...
Gabriel Leif Bellman, 2002
9
Rover P4 Series
Parts are no longer offered through Rover agents, 1 Door casing, complete, front 2 Side armrest, complete, front 3 Bracket ... plate 5 Rubber interior, backplate for front armrest bracket although those components common to Land Rover can be  ...
Malcolm Bobbitt, 2002
10
Preparing for the Occupational Therapy National Board Exam: ...
L. Armrest height: Armrests should be used to support the arms, not to support the body. Armrests are used for upright and reclined sitting neck and back fatigue, and ease back and leg loads when entering and exiting the chair. Some office ...
Rosanne DiZazzo-Miller, Joseph Pellerito Jr., 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARMREST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term armrest is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Better 10Bester! 2016 Mazda 3 Drops Price, Adds Stuff
... upgraded upholstery, a rear-seat armrest, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic monitors. Another ... «Car and Driver, Jul 15»
2
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross India Launch Likely in First Week of August …
To be available in eight variants and five body paints, S-Cross will house features such as smartplay infotainment system, rear centre armrest, ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
3
Review: 2015 Audi RS 5 celebrates life, liberty and the pursuit of …
The RS 5 includes a center console armrest that slides forward and ratchets up for greater comfort while cruising, and then slides back and ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
4
BA doubles down on OpenSkies with new Paris lounge
Pitched at 52”, 20” wide with a double width armrest in a 2-2 layout, with legrests and power for all, these are probably the most spacious ... «Runway Girl Network, Jul 15»
5
Honda HR-V hits SA! Check out pricing
... daytime running lights, leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, automatic climate control, heated front seats, and a rear armrest. «iAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
Renault Talisman revealed - stylish new D-segment sedan replaces …
... cupholders that have a sliding lid cover, a chilled storage compartment under the central armrest, and a tray for the front passenger for keys ... «Paul Tan's Automotive News, Jul 15»
7
Mercedes-Benz B250 review test
... contrasting stitching on seats, steering wheel, centre armrest and door armrests, stainless steel-look panles, tinted glass, flat bottom-steering ... «Rockhampton Morning Bulletin, Jul 15»
8
Volkswagen Transporter T6 Review
And for elbow-resters, the hard plastic door trims aren't overly comfortable, and nor is the flipdown armrest which is covered in hard plastic but ... «CarAdvice, Jul 15»
9
Scoop: Hyundai Creta variant details leaked
... rear air-conditioner vents and centre armrest. Features include tilt steering, central locking, electric tailgate release, keyless entry, folding key, ... «Team-BHP, Jul 15»
10
Move over, manspreader
I am that jerk and can provide character witnesses to prove it. I can turn an aeroplane armrest into the next battle of Monte Cassino if pushed. «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»

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