Recline
The root word in "reclined" is "cline," which means to lean or slope. The prefix "re-" means back or again, so together they form the word "reclined," meaning to lean back or rest in a reclining position.
reclined
Eat in a reclined position
The past tense is reclined.
If you are a passenger with your seat reclined during a crash, your body may be thrown backward and upward, which can increase the risk of injury. The safety belt is designed to restrain you, but a reclined position can compromise its effectiveness, potentially leading to more severe injuries. Additionally, a reclined seat may impede the proper deployment of airbags, further heightening the danger. It's always safest to remain in an upright position with your seatbelt securely fastened.
"Supta" is a Sanskrit term meaning "reclined" or "lying down." In yoga, it often refers to poses performed in a supine position, where the practitioner lies on their back. These poses can promote relaxation, flexibility, and restorative benefits. Examples include Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose) and Supta Padangusthasana (Reclined Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose).
reclined with feet above heart
A gentle zephyr wafted across my face as I reclined on the beach.
A recliner chair also known as a "lazyboy" can be reclined (leaned backwards) to give the user a comfortable backward position. Whereas a normal armchair can not be reclined thus making backward leaning impossible and dangerous.
Upper class Romans reclined on couches or beds when they ate.
They could slide out from under the belt in an accident.
your body could slide forward increasing the chance of injury