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seat back

seat back is the alternative form of seatback.

Meaning of seatback

Noun

seatback (plural seatbacks)

  1. The usually vertical portion of a chair or similar piece of furniture that supports the back.
    • The Institute adds that seatback width can be reduced considerably to improve visibility without sacrificing support strength and antiwhiplash protection.1968 December, Popular Mechanics, volume 130, number 6, page 20
  2. A loose ornamental covering for the back of a sofa or chair.

Forms of seat back

pluralseat backs

Questions about seat back

What is seat back the alternative form of?
Seat back is the alternative form of seatback.

Words near seat back in the dictionary

  1. seaswept
  2. seaswine
  3. seaswines
  4. seat
  5. seat at the table
  6. seat back
  7. seat backs
  8. seat belt
  9. seat belt sign
  10. seat belt syndrome
  11. seat belts

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