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armrest

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arm·rest  (ärmrst)
n.
A support for the arm, as on a piece of furniture or within a motor vehicle.

armrest [ˈɑːmˌrɛst]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) the part of a chair, sofa, etc., that supports the arm Sometimes shortened to arm
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.armrest - a support for the armarmrest - a support for the arm                
arm - the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
car door - the door of a car
rest - a support on which things can be put; "the gun was steadied on a special rest"
Translations
armrest [ˈɑːmrest] N [of chair] → brazo m; (in bus, plane, etc) → apoyo m para el brazo, apoyabrazos m inv
armrest [ˈɑːrmrɛst] n [chair] → accoudoir m
armrest [ˈɑːmˌrɛst] nbracciolo


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Inexpensive chairs that use the arm rests to support the back will not allow you to adjust the seat back and the armrests may stick under your desk or prevent you from placing your chair in the correct position for typing.
Where are the armrests located and does this fit my body type?
Called the 'Paperclip Armrest Concept,' it's a double-levelled armrest that allows airline passengers to share a single armrest without touching.
 
 
 
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