foot rest

Meanings

nounfoot rest (plural foot rests)

A horizontal bar fixed on the bottom of a chair to provide support for the feet.
A support on which to rest the feet.
A seat isn't just for sitting in, but there's a special place in hell for people who use seats as foot rests.
2026 July 22, Dickon Ross, “The bottom line”, in RAIL, number 1066, page 3
Synonyms: footrest

nounA support on which to rest the feet.

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