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armrest

[ ahrm-rest ]

noun

  1. a projecting, often padded support for the forearm, as at the side of a chair or sofa or between seats in a theater, car, or airplane.


armrest

/ ˈɑ˳¾ËŒ°ùÉ›²õ³Ù /

noun

  1. the part of a chair, sofa, etc, that supports the arm Sometimes shortened toarm
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of armrest1

First recorded in 1885–90; arm 1 + rest 1
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A good place to start might be by loosening the grip of your hands from your armrests.

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She describes the picturesque salon vividly, from the Jafra products to Patrick Nagel prints on the wall and the armrest ashtrays.

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Boys at school would try to use my head or shoulders as an armrest.

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Squish factor: When making the reservation, ask for a table with bench seating, as the chairs all have armrests.

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Pulsating LED lights are installed in the armrests, adding to an already impressive presentation.

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