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Resting
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| male reproductive structure which produces gametes in ferns, mosses, fungi and algae |
| form of a diploid plant in the alternation of generations that produces asexual spores |
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noun
1.
the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night's rest.
2.
refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor: to allow an hour for rest.
3.
relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs.
4.
a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity: to go away for a rest.
5.
EXPANDmental or spiritual calm; tranquillity.
6.
the repose of death: eternal rest.
7.
cessation or absence of motion: to bring a machine to rest.
8.
Music.
a.
an interval of silence between tones.
b.
a mark or sign indicating it.
9.
Prosody. a short pause within a line; caesura.
10.
a place that provides shelter or lodging for travelers, as an inn.
11.
any stopping or resting place: a roadside rest for weary hikers.
12.
a piece or thing for something to rest on: a hand rest.
13.
a supporting device; support.
14.
COLLAPSEBilliards, Pool. bridge1 (def. 14).
verb (used without object)
15.
to refresh oneself, as by sleeping, lying down, or relaxing.
16.
to relieve weariness by cessation of exertion or labor.
17.
to be at ease; have tranquillity or peace.
18.
to repose in death.
19.
EXPANDto be quiet or still.
20.
to cease from motion, come to rest; stop.
21.
to become or remain inactive.
22.
to stay as is or remain without further action or notice: to let a matter rest.
23.
to lie, sit, lean, or be set: His arm rested on the table.
24.
Agriculture. to lie fallow or unworked: to let land rest.
25.
to be imposed as a burden or responsibility (usually followed by on or upon).
26.
to rely (usually followed by on or upon).
27.
to be based or founded (usually followed by on or upon).
28.
to be found; belong; reside (often followed by with): The blame rests with them.
29.
to be present; dwell; linger (usually followed by on or upon): A sunbeam rests upon the altar.
30.
to be fixed or directed on something, as the eyes, a gaze, etc.
31.
COLLAPSELaw. to terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence in a case.
verb (used with object)
Idioms32.
to give rest to; refresh with rest: to rest oneself.
33.
to lay or place for rest, ease, or support: to rest one's back against a tree.
34.
to direct (as the eyes): to rest one's eyes on someone.
35.
to base, or let depend, as on some ground of reliance.
36.
EXPANDto bring to rest; halt; stop.
37.
COLLAPSELaw. to terminate voluntarily the introduction of evidence on: to rest one's case.
38.
at rest,
a.
in a state of repose, as in sleep.
b.
dead.
c.
quiescent; inactive; not in motion: the inertia of an object at rest.
d.
free from worry; tranquil: Nothing could put his mind at rest.
39.
lay to rest,
a.
to inter (a dead body); bury: He was laid to rest last Thursday.
b.
to allay, suppress, or appease.
Origin:
before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; akin to German Rast; (v.) Middle English resten, Old English restan; akin to German rasten
before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; akin to German Rast; (v.) Middle English resten, Old English restan; akin to German rasten
Related forms
rest·er, noun
Synonyms
7. stop, halt, standstill.
7. stop, halt, standstill.
noun
1.
the part that is left or remains; remainder: The rest of the students are in the corridor.
2.
the others: All the rest are going.
3.
British Banking. surplus (defs. 1, 2).
verb (used without object)
4.
to continue to be; remain as specified: Rest assured that all is well.
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Word Origin & History
rest
"remainder," c.1420, from M.Fr. reste "remnant," from rester "to remain," from L. restare "stand back, be left," from re- "back" + stare "to stand" (see stet). Related M.E. verb resten (1463) is in rest assured.
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Medical Dictionary
rest (rěst)
n.
Cessation of work, exertion, or activity.
Peace, ease, or refreshment resulting from sleep or the cessation of an activity.
Sleep or quiet relaxation.
Mental or emotional tranquillity.
A device used as a support, as for the back.
A group of embryonic cells or a portion of fetal tissue that has become displaced during development.
An extension from a prosthesis that gives vertical support to a dental restoration.
To cease motion, work, or activity.
To lie down, especially to sleep.
To be supported or based; lie, lean, or sit.
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