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How to pronounce backrest in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms back
Type of support
Has types cantle, ladder-back

Examples of backrest

backrest
Grcic's chair allows for exceptional comfort due to the gently molded backrest.
From the chron.com
A solid backrest means the boot also lacks the versatility of its hatch rivals.
From the smh.com.au
Using a canvas loop on the inboard side of the seat, you can recline the backrest.
From the washingtonpost.com
Place the hand nearest to the chair on the backrest as far behind you as possible.
From the signonsandiego.com
The backrest and headrest are screwed together by a pair of aluminum supports.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The backrest also seemed bouncy in the centre, giving a rather odd sensation.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
He's waiting to be lifted to his wheelchair from his sled, which has a low backrest.
From the washingtontimes.com
Lightly rest your fingertips on the backrest of a sturdy chair or on a ballet barre.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Bring the other hand across your chest and hold on to the other end of the backrest.
From the signonsandiego.com
More examples
  • Back: a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable"
  • A sissy bar, also called a "sister bar" or "passenger backrest" is an addition to the rear of a motorcycle that allows the rider or passenger to recline against it while riding. ...
  • The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back
  • The back (upright) part of the seat against which your back reclines.
  • A wooden fixture to a bench that takes pressure off the back of a person sitting in an indoor home sauna.