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recumbent

UK
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
US
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/

Translations

recumbentnoun
recumbents
pl
UK
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
US
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
vélo couchéCyclisme.
He prefers riding a recumbent because it's more comfortable for long distances.
Il préfère rouler sur un vélo couché parce qu'il est plus confortable sur les longues distances.
recumbentadjective
more recumbent
Comp.
most recumbent
Super.
UK
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
US
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/
The recumbent figure on the couch was fast asleep.
La figure allongée sur le canapé dormait profondément.
Additional translations
couchéSurtout pour une personne, un animal ou une statue en position de repos.
Synonyms
reclining
flat
horizontal
prostrate
lying down

Definitions

recumbentnoun
A type of bicycle or tricycle that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position.
He prefers riding a recumbent because it's more comfortable for long distances.
recumbentadjective
Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest.
The recumbent figure on the couch was fast asleep.
Suggestive of repose; leaning or resting.
The recumbent statue in the garden added a serene touch to the landscape.
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