bed rest

A form of bedrest — A device used to support a person sitting up in bed.

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Meanings

nounbed rest (countable and uncountable, plural bed rests)

plural bed rests

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of bedrest.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounconfinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)

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