\Re*cline"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reclined}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Reclining}.] [L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare
to lean, incline. See {Incline}, {Lean} to incline.]
To cause or permit to lean, incline, rest, etc., to place in
a recumbent position; as, to recline the head on the hand.
      The mother Reclined her dying head upon his breast.
                                               --Dryden.

\Re*cline"\, v. i.
1. To lean or incline; as, to recline against a wall.
2. To assume, or to be in, a recumbent position; as, to
   recline on a couch.

\Re*cline"\, a. [L. reclinis. See {Recline}, v. t.]
Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining. [R.]
      They sat, recline On the soft downy bank, damasked with
      flowers.                                 --Milton.