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Headrest Definition & Meaning

headrest
noun
  1. a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash
  2. a rest for the head

"Headrest" in song lyrics

See how headrest is used in real songs:

  • "Pistol in either hand, I put a hole through your headrest"
    Bishop Lamont — It Hurts
  • "You know- sin was my name stitched in the headrest"
    Da T.R.U.T.H. f/ Shabach — Turn You Around
  • "Put a horse on my chest, screens in my headrest"
    H.S.E. f/ E.S.G. — G'z N Ballaz

Usage tips for "headrest"

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Frequently asked questions

What does headrest mean?
a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash a rest for the head
What part of speech is headrest?
Headrest is a noun.
How many definitions does headrest have?
Headrest has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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