cline

3. adj. at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; used especially of the head or upper back; having made preparations
4. v. cause to recline; lean in a comfortable resting position; move the upper body backwards and down

1. n. change toward something smaller or lower; a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; a downward slope or bend; a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current; verb grow smaller; inflect for number, gender, case, etc., "in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"; go down in value; go down; grow worse; show unwillingness towards; refuse to accept
2. n. an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
3. n. an inclined surface connecting two levels; an elevated geological formation; verb lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow; bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well; make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; be at an angle; have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined