lean back

/lin bæk/
/lin bæk/
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Other forms: leaned back; leaning back; leant back; leans back

Definitions of lean back
  1. verb
    move the upper body backwards and down
    synonyms: recline
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    types:
    fall back
    fall backwards and down
    type of:
    angle, lean, slant, tilt, tip
    incline or bend from a vertical position
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