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seatback

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Etymology

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From seat +‎ back .

Noun

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seatback (plural seatbacks )

  1. The usually vertical portion of a chair or similar piece of furniture that supports the back.
    • 1968 December, Popular Mechanics, volume 130, number 6, page 20:
      The Institute adds that seatback width can be reduced considerably to improve visibility without sacrificing support strength and antiwhiplash protection.
    • 2009 January 1, Stephen Milioti, "The Hand Points the Way", in New York Times:
      The collection, called Kinesis, features a chair with a sensuous seatback and arms; the sleek lines look as if they would be at home in a Porsche.
  2. A loose ornamental covering for the back of a sofa or chair.

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