noun
backrest
Backrest (noun) means the part of a chair or seat that a person's back rests against.
noun
1
The part of a chair or seat that a person's back rests against.
"I can identify the pattern of wood grain on my chair at Mom and Dad's kitchen table, but I don't try to sketch it in my mind. For me, chairness is nonvisual; it's the feel of a seat connected to four legs and a backrest."
— Thad Nodine (2011)
2
A part on a lathe that presses against the material being turned to hold it steady.
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Etymology
A compound of back and rest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of backrest?
"backrest" (noun) means the part of a chair or seat that a person's back rests against.
What is another word for backrest?
Other words for "backrest" include back.
What are the different meanings of backrest?
"backrest" has 2 main meanings: 1. The part of a chair or seat that a person's back rests against; 2. A part on a lathe that presses against the material being turned to hold it steady.
