How to Use backrest in a Sentence
backrest
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The wide bars on the seat and backrest make the chairs both stylish and easy to sit in.
—Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2022
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The packages were hidden in the seat and the backrest of the wheelchair.
—Rafael Carranza, azcentral, 15 May 2020
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This will push you back in the seat to get the proper support from the backrest.
—Zac Ginsburg, Wired, 22 June 2021
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The stools take after tree stumps and are equipped with antler-like backrests.
—Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 3 Jan. 2020
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The thickness of the backrest helps make the chair more comfortable, too.
—Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 10 Jan. 2020
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Lie on a bench with the backrest set at a 45-degree incline.
—Brett Williams, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
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The chairs, which come in a pair, have nicely rounded backrests that cradle your back from the base to the neck.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
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Their only backrest is a case of Gatorade tucked behind the back seat.
—Kelly Whiteside, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2016
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But the two levers (which adjust seat height and backrest recline) are easy to use.
—Jenni Gritters, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
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But only the chairs with warning tags on the back of the chair’s backrest or armrest are part of the recall.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 22 July 2022
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The mesh backrest is a nice touch for sweaty gaming sessions.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
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Keep in Mind The couch doesn’t have a backrest, so it should be placed against a wall or the Murphy bed cabinet.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
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For the reading chair, there are five ways to adjust the backrest that reclines up to 75 degrees.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
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The rear seats are spacious, with suede pads on the headrests and a motor to adjust the backrest angle.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2018
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The wheelchair has a reclining backrest and the leg rests have been removed.
—The Aegis, 21 May 2018
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Or a style with a classic silhouette and backrest that adds to the craftsman look.
—Sarah Lloyd, Good Housekeeping, 16 Mar. 2020
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This chair is designed with the larger player in mind, with its 15.3-inch seat and wide, curved backrest.
—Gabrielle Hondorp, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2020
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The chair has a beverage holder, mesh backrest, and padded armrests, and holds up to 250 pounds.
—Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2018
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No tools are required to put the recliner together; just slide the backrest onto the base and screw in the four legs.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
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Klymit solved this problem by adding a few inches of height to the back of this six-foot-plus raft, creating a backrest.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 May 2015
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That said, the 20-inch backrest may not be comfortable for taller people.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
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The jet pack has a carbon-fiber backrest and safety harness with adjustable arms and seat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2022
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As the officer did a routine search of the backseat, his elbow crunched on something in the backrest.
—Kristina Davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, 13 May 2017
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Buyers choose from three seat sizes and three backrest angles, and Ferrari bolts the nonadjustable seats right to the tub.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 31 July 2022
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The ergonomic backrest fits the natural curve of the lower back.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 18 Aug. 2021
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The front seat backrest frame may not have been welded properly.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2020
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The bench features 2-inch-thick padding with a nonslip cover, with six positions for the backrest and five for the seat.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2022
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This sturdy steel number will hold up to 400 lbs and has an adjustable backrest to suit fitness lovers of all heights.
—Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 2 Feb. 2022
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The seat has a high backrest and a safety harness to keep babies and toddlers up to 24 months old in a secure, upright position.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
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Wingback accent chairs are beneficial for those looking for a little extra width in the backrest of their small accent chair.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024
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