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backrest in German

backrest in German is Rückenlehne — backrest means the back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

backrest in German

Rückenlehne
noun
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

What does "backrest" mean?

  1. noun The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
  2. noun A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.
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What is "backrest" in German?

"backrest" in German is Rückenlehne. backrest means: The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

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