reclinev. t.[L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare to lean, incline. See Incline, Lean to incline.] To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.()The mother
Reclined her dying head upon his breast. (Dryden.)v. i.1. To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall.()2. To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to recline on a couch.()a.[L. reclinis. See Recline, v. t.] Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.()They sat, recline
On the soft downy bank, damasked with flowers. (Milton.)