armrest

/ˌɑrmˈrɛst/
/ˈɑmrɛst/
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Other forms: armrests

Definitions of armrest
  1. noun
    a support for the arm
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    types:
    arm
    the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
    writing arm
    an arm of a tablet-armed chair; widened to provide a writing surface
    type of:
    rest
    a support on which things can be put
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