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headrest

head·rest

UK/ˈhɛdˌɹɛst/ US/ˈhɛˌdrɛst/ uncommon

noun

1.

a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile''s seat to prevent whiplash

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2.

a rest for the head

Origin

From head + rest.

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