noun
backrest
Backrest (noun) means the back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
noun
1
The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
2
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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Etymology
Compound of back + rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of backrest?
"backrest" (noun) means the back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
What are the different meanings of backrest?
"backrest" has 2 main meanings: 1. The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back; 2. A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.