Main Entry: ¹rest

Pronunciation: \ˈrest\

Function: noun

1 : a state of repose or sleep—see bed rest
2 : cessation or temporary interruption of motion, exertion, or labor <rest from hard physical effort> <a ten-minute rest period>
3 : a bodily state (as that attained by a fasting individual lying supine) characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities <the patient must have complete rest>
4 : the part of a partial denture that rests on an abutment tooth, distributes stresses, and holds the clasp in position
5 : a firm but moldable cushion used to raise or support a portion of the body during surgery <a kidney rest>