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(1):

(v. i.) To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall.

(2):

(v. i.) To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to recline on a couch.

(3):

(v. t.) To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc.; to place in a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.

(4):

(v. t.) Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.