backrest
/ˈbækrest/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbækrest/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbak-ˌrest/ (ame, mw)
backrest — noun
1. the upright part on a chair or other seat that your back leans against when you
the upright part on a chair or other seat that your back leans against when you sit
Noor leaned against the backrest while waiting for the dentist.
pattern: lean against the backrest
The camping chair has a low backrest, so Ishaan still sat up straight.
adjective + backrest
Maja tied a small pillow to the wheelchair backrest for comfort.
Passengers can tilt the backrest a little on this overnight bus.
- seat back
more common in vehicles and office-seat instructions
- back support
broader term; can also mean a cushion or medical support
文法句型
lean against the backrest
adjust the backrest
用法筆記
Often used for chairs, wheelchairs, vehicle seats, and similar furniture with a separate part that supports the back. Common verbs with it include 'lean against', 'adjust', and 'tilt'.