RECLINING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of RECLINING
To cause to lean back; to bend back.
To put in a resting position.
"She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
To lean back.
"to recline against a wall"
The act of one who reclines.
Capable of being reclined, or moved into a more horizontal position.
"a reclining armchair"
Bending away from the perpendicular; recumbent.
Examples of RECLINING in a Sentence
- "She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
- "to recline against a wall"
- "a reclining armchair"
Word Details
Is RECLINING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECLINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECLINING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECLINING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | l | i | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECLINING
100 words from the letters in RECLINING
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How to Use RECLINING in Word Games
RECLINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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