Re‐cline″ (rē̍‐klīn″), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Reclined (–klīnd″); 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.