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Meaning of "backrest" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF BACKREST

ˈbækrɛst


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKREST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backrest 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 BACKREST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of backrest in the English dictionary

The definition of backrest in the dictionary is a support for sb's back, especially the back part of a seat.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKREST

armrest · arrest · breast · Brest · Bucharest · compressed · crest · depressed · distressed · dressed · firecrest · goldcrest · impressed · polychrest · prest · rest · stressed · undercrest · undressed · unrest

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKREST

backload · backlog · backlot · backmost · backout · backpack · backpacker · backpacking · backpiece · backra · backroom · backroom boy · backrush · Backs · backscratch · backscratcher · backscratching · backseat · backset · backsey

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKREST

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

Synonyms and antonyms of backrest in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «backrest» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKREST

Find out the translation of backrest to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of backrest from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backrest» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

靠背
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

respaldo
570 millions of speakers
en

English

backrest
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

बाक़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسند الظهر
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

спинка
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

encosto
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

পিঠ
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

dossier
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Backrest
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Rückenlehne
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

背もたれ
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

등받이
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Backrest
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tựa lưng
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

பின்தாங்கிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

बॅकस्ट
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

arkalık
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

schienale
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

oparcie
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

спинка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

spatar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλάτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rugleuning
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ryggstöd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ryggstøtte
5 millions of speakers

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKREST»

Discover the use of backrest in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backrest and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pediatric Physical Therapy
These options reduce muscle strain and increase tolerance.3 BACKREST Consideration must be given to trunk musculature and spinal ligaments when sitting in order to avoid back discomfort. The anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments ...
Jan Stephen Tecklin, 2008
2
Advances In Industrial Ergonomics VI
1. A. Scat height 1 Pull lever under scat pan right hand side, pneumatic. Backrest angle 4 Pull lever under scat pan left hand side while applying force on the backrest. Back tension 5 Turn knob under scat pan. Lumbar height 7 Turn hand roller ...
F Aghazadeh, 1994
3
Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction
When standing at ease, the forces in the lumbar spine were in the neighborhood of 330 N. This force increased by about 100 N when sitting on a stool without backrest. It made little difference if one sat erect with the arms hanging, or relaxed  ...
M.G. Helander, T.K. Landauer, P.V. Prabhu, 1997
4
Office Ergonomics: Practical Applications
Each style of backrest has its merits and a number have drawbacks. It is important to be aware before making any purchasing decisions what the pros and cons might be for each design. The aim of the backrest should be to offer support to a ...
Céline McKeown, 2007
5
Chevrolet Parts Interchange Manual, 1959-1970
1 967-68 Bench (1967) Cushion 4 Backrest 20 Bench (1968) Cushion 17 Backrest 22, 33, 34 Bucket (1 967) Cushion 5 Backrest 31 Bucket (1 968) Cushion 18 Backrest 23 1969-70 Bench Cushion 7 Backrest 24 Bucket Cushion 6 Backrest 25 ...
Paul A. Herd
6
Traditional Furniture Projects
Backrest and seat assembly- Because the backrest will be carved, I carefully select straight stock with tight grain. Because the bench backrest is joined cross- grain to the rear legs, I try to find boards that show edge-grain on their faces. Boards ...
Fine Woodworking, 1991
7
Working Postures and Movements
7.2.2.2 Influence of a Backrest It is generally believed that a backrest facilitates lordosis. It is evident that if a person sits on a chair without a backrest, and somebody pushes a backrest toward the lower back, the lumbar curve shifts into a ...
Nico J. Delleman, Christine M. Haslegrave, Don B. Chaffin, 2004
8
Spinal Cord Medicine: Principles and Practice
These measurements are essential for determining the seat height, seat angle, seat depth, seat width, backrest height, and backrest angle of the wheelchair. The shoulder width is important when the wheelchair user requires shoulder ...
Vernon W. Lin, Christopher M. Bono, 2010
9
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Installation of a linear backrest will usually result in a loss of effective seat depth. Because of the fixed configuration of the solid base, the linear back- rest is most appropriate for those with neutral, symmetric sitting postures when appropriate ...
Edelle Field-Fote, 2009
10
Bodyspace: Anthropometry, Ergonomics and the Design of Work, ...
The positioning of the backrest is therefore very important, so adjustment should be provided for the backrest to suit all individuals. Coleman et al. (1998) recommend a range of adjustment between 150 and 250 mm from the compressed seat ...
Stephen Pheasant, Christine M. Haslegrave, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKREST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backrest is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The blind side
Guide our hands to the backrest and we can manage to sit ourselves down just fine. Interaction will show the world that it feels much better for ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Summer float turns serious for adventurer
He also had a special seat made with a backrest, both for comfort and to allow him to paddle freely. “Over the years I've done a lot of kayaking ... «Daily Journal Online, Jul 15»
3
Image Gallery : Maruti Suzuki S-Cross
... while at the back, the S-Cross offers 353 litres of boot space which can be expanded by folding the 60:40 split rear seat backrest to 810 litres. «Motoroids, Jul 15»
4
Hanse 315 Designed for Racing and Family Fun
... its class with innovations like a fold-down stern that creates a big swim platform, a foldaway table and comfortable backrest angles that make ... «BoatAdvice, Jul 15»
5
New Kia Carnival launched in NZ
... be removed to allow walk-through to the rear when the doors are shut, or the backrest can fold to provide a table and additional drink holders. «Voxy, Jul 15»
6
Review: Steampunked history propels Mabini musical
The set pieces were oddly charming, like the backrest of Aguinaldo's chair that looked like the front of a jeepney. The edgy costume designs of ... «ABS CBN News, Jul 15»
7
Allow open strollers on buses for kids with cerebral palsy
With the tilt in its backrest, the stroller is often more comfortable for the child, who, because of the weakness in his trunk muscles, has difficulty ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
8
The new Fiat 500 is revealed
The rear seat is very comfortable for two passengers and picks up the design of the front seats. What is more, the upper contour of the backrest ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jul 15»
9
Tool (Cool) Chair!
Just a simple bend to the backrest and you have a chair that is more than just a seating device. The innovative take on the chair-desk combo is ... «Yanko Design - Form Beyond Function, Jul 15»
10
Closer look at new Reichel Pugh Nauta Baltic 130'
... foot wide and can be used as footholds when heeling or even as comfortable seating when at anchor, with the handrail acting as a backrest. «Superyacht Times, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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