Recline and Reclining

Recline

Recline verb - Move the upper body backwards and down.

Reclining is a synonym for recline. In some cases you can replace term "Reclining" with "Recline", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: reclining, recliner

Reclining

Reclining noun - The act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position.
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Synonyms for Reclining

Recline is a synonym for reclining. Sometimes you can use "Recline" instead a verb "Reclining".

Nearby Words: recline, reclined, recliner
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