HEADRESTS Synonyms
2 hypernyms for headrests. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HEADRESTS
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| bolster | verb v | |||||
noun • a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows verb • support and strengthen • prop up with a pillow or bolster • add padding to | ||||||
| buttress | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building verb • reinforce with a buttress • make stronger or defensible | ||||||
| cushion | noun n | |||||
noun • a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses • the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle • a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. verb • protect from impact | ||||||
| pilaster | noun n | |||||
noun • a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached | ||||||
| pillow | noun n | |||||
noun • a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person verb • rest on or as if on a pillow | ||||||
| prop | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling • any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie • a propeller that rotates to push against air verb • support by placing against something solid or rigid | ||||||
| rest | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||
| support | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| head restraint | noun n | |||||
noun • a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash | ||||||