Definitions

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  • adjective (Bot.) Falling or turned downward; reclinate.

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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of recline.

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Examples

  • For viewing, all you'll need are warmth, a comfortable way to sit back/lay down (reclined is best - less neck strain), and lots of sky.

    Boing Boing: November 17, 2002 - November 23, 2002 Archives 2002

  • She reclined ( "reclined" is perfectly accurate) on the red-leather couch, among the pillows, and smoked two cigarettes, relapsing into "No?" 's for conversation.

    Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man Sinclair Lewis 1918

  • She reclined ( "reclined" is perfectly accurate) on the red-leather couch, among the pillows, and smoked two cigarettes, relapsing into "No?" 's for conversation.

    Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man 1914

  • During the hearing in Cairo, Mubarak was reclined on a bed inside of a cage that was built in the front of the courtroom to house all of the defendants.

    Caged Mubarak on Trial in Egypt 2011

  • During the hearing in Cairo, Mubarak was reclined on a bed inside of a cage that was built in the front of the courtroom to house all of the defendants.

    Caged Mubarak on Trial in Egypt 2011

  • Sitting in a lawn chair, reclined under a huge tent, the summer breeze gently sweeping across your face, and reaching for a refreshing summertime drink, maybe a mojito.

    Movie Reviews: Summer Splash | Heretical Ideas Magazine 2009

  • Having draped herself over the arm of the chair where I once again reclined, my dutiful inamorata blinked back tears—leading me to wonder if she could actually still cry—and pouted.

    Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer Lucy Weston 2011

  • During the hearing in Cairo, Mubarak was reclined on a bed inside of a cage that was built in the front of the courtroom to house all of the defendants.

    Caged Mubarak on Trial in Egypt 2011

  • Instead, I reclined slowly, twisting to the side and letting my weary eyes shut again.

    Arcane Circle Linda Robertson 2011

  • And while “Red Wing” screeched its cheap and pretty rhythm, he reclined elbow on deck, smoked his cigar, and gathered Jerry into caressing inclosure.

    CHAPTER IX 2010

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