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recliner


Meanings
  • a piece of furniture for reclining, typically having a backrest that can be adjusted for support.

    - "He sat back in his recliner, putting his feet up."
    - "The elderly couple enjoyed their evening in the comfort of their recliners."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with recliner
recluse , deceive , believe , receive , conceive , perceive
Homophones
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  1. recluse

  2. recline

  3. reclusivity

  4. reclusive

  5. recumbent


Variants
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recliner , recliners
Forms
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The recliner comes in various forms, including manual recliners, power recliners, wall-mounted recliners, and recliner sofas. Manual recliners are those that require the user to manually adjust the backrest and footrest. Power recliners, on the other hand, are those that come with an electric motor that allows the user to easily adjust the backrest and footrest with the touch of a button.


Etymology
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The word 'recliner' is derived from the Latin word 'reclinare', which means 'to recline'. This word was later adopted into English during the late 19th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. ergonomics: Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with the design, development, and application of technology, equipment, and furniture that fit the human body, improve comfort, increase productivity, and reduce the risk of injury and musculoskeletal disorders.

  2. posture: Posture refers to the position in which we hold our body while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture involves aligning the body's structure correctly, which can help improve balance, reduce the risk of injury, and increase overall comfort and well-being.


Culture
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The recliner has been a popular piece of furniture in Western culture since the late 19th century. It has been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of media. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's mansion as having 'a row of beautiful reclining chairs that glittered in the sunlight'.

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