Definition of Armrest

1. Noun. A support for the arm.

Specialized synonyms: Arm
Group relationships: Car Door
Generic synonyms: Rest

Definition of Armrest

1. Noun. a part of a seat designed to support the arm ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Armrest

1. a support for the arm [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Armrest

armozeens
armozine
armozines
armpiece
armpieces
armpit
armpit hair
armpit hairs
armpithair
armpithairs
armpits
armrack
armracks
armrest (current term)
armrests
arms
arms-runner
arms control
arms deal
arms factory
arms industry
arms manufacturer
arms race
arms races
armsaye
armsayes
armscye
armscyes

Literary usage of Armrest

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Topography and Architecture by Nancy Bookidis (1997)
"These differences are roughly equal to twice the thickness of an armrest. It would thus seem as if the couches were laid out in the following manner. ..."

2. Choosing a Wheelchair System edited by Seldon P. Todd, Jr. (1992)
"armrest and Footrest Factors armrest Height: In a properly fitted ... The height of the armrest should be 1 inch higher above the floor level than the ..."

3. Caregiver Connection: Training Manualby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1989)
"Push on armrest s - sto nd up. 4. Turn back lo car. seat, change hand to other armrest and sit on seal. 5. Slide back on sea I and lift legs into car. ..."

4. Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Takes transfer position, swings Removes armrest, transfers. footrest out of the way, sets brakes. Takes transfer position, removes armrest, sets brakes. ..."

5. With the Passage of Time: The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"The armrest rises and a line ascends the screen. She pulls again, harder, and the line climbs a little higher. "Pull, pull, pull, KEEP PULLING, KEEP PULLING ..."

6. Americans With Disabilities Act: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings edited by Barry Leonard (2000)
"Takes transfer position, swings Removes armrest, transfers. footrest out of the way ... Takes transfer position, removes armrest, sets brakes A4.15 Drinking ..."

7. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accomodations and in (1993)
"Takes transfer position, swings Removes armrest, transfers. footrest out of the way, sets brakes. Takes transfer position, removes armrest, sets brakes. ..."

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