Thesaurus: resting

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Rest
2. a. & n. from Rest, v. t. & i.
3. a. & n. from Rest, v. t. & i. Resting spore (Bot.), a spore in certain orders of algæ, which remains quiescent, retaining its vitality, for long periods of time. C. E. Bessey.
4. a. & n. from Rest, v. t. & i. Resting spore (Bot.), a spore incertain orders of algæ, which remains quiescent, retaining itsvitality, for long periods of time. C. E. Bessey.
5. j:100 v not move; be in a resting position v take a short break from one's activities in order to relax v give a rest to v have a place in relation to something else v be at rest v stay the same; remain in a certain state v be inherent or innate in; v put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying v sit, as on a branch v rest on or as if on a pillow v be inactive, refrain from acting