GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Recline (rḗklīn), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Reclined (rḗklīnd); 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, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, “to recline the head on the hand”.
   
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   The mother
   
   Reclined her dying head upon his breast. Dryden.
   
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   Recline, v. i.
   1. To lean or incline; as, “to recline against a wall”.
   
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   2. To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, “to recline on a couch”.
   
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   Recline, a. [L. reclinis. See Recline, v. t.] Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining. [R.]
   
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   They sat, recline
   
   On the soft downy bank, damasked with flowers. Milton.
   
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