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recumb

/rɪˈkʌmb/

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verb

/rɪˈkʌmb/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий лежать, откидываться назад или отдыхать в лежачем положении.

An obsolete verb meaning to lie down, recline, or rest in a lying position.

  1. To recline or lie downC2formal

    To lean back or lie down in a comfortable resting position.

    ruОткинуться или лечь

    • After a long day, she recumbed on the sofa.
    • He recumbed in the hammock, enjoying the afternoon breeze.
    • The patient was instructed to recumb during the examination.

    Synonymslieloungereclinereposerestsprawl