Resting is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for RESTING in dictionary:

VERB:
• cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength
• allow to be inactive in order to regain strength or health
• (of a body) lie buried
• used euphemistically by actors to indicate that they are out of work
• leave (a player) out of a team temporarily
• (of a problem or subject) be left without further investigation or discussion
• allow (land) to lie fallow
• be placed or supported so as to stay in a specified position
• place (something) so that it is supported in a specified position
• (of a look) alight or be steadily directed on
• be based on; depend on
• place hope, trust, or confidence on or in
• be the responsibility of or belong to a specified person
• remain or be left in a specified condition
• conclude presentation of either party's case in a suit or prosecution
NOUN:
• the act of resting
• an instance or period of resting
• a motionless state
• an interval of silence of a specified duration.
• the sign denoting a musical rest.
• a pause in speech or verse.
• an object that is used to support something
• a support or hook for a telephone receiver when not in use
• a support for a cue in billiards or snooker.
• the remaining part of something
• the remaining people or things; the others
• a small, detached portion of an organ or tissue.
• a rally in real tennis.
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• to refresh oneself by ceasing work or activity
• a. & n. from Rest, v. t. & i.

Words related to RESTING

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Words that contain RESTING

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How to use RESTING in a sentence

• He sat leaning a little forward, his back not touching the cushion, with the palms of both hands resting on his knees and strong fingers motionless.
• When I imagined to myself the tearful eyes, her hands resting within mine, the old feeling for her woke up with renewed strength.
• Tayoga heaped dead leaves against the trunk of a tree and sat down comfortably, his shoulders and back resting against the bark.
• We started to our feet, when, lo! precisely where we stood was the edge of the shadow, cast in the form of a cross, with the upper part resting towards us.
• Some picked legions under the command of Nevitta formed the right wing, and, resting on the Euphrates, maintained communication with the fleet.
• The setting sun found them resting upon the shore not far from the entrance to the Washademoak.
• Our expectations, resting on revelation, deceive us.
• He began by admitting the grave responsibility resting on Lord Queensberry, who accepted it to the fullest.
• The hotel shared in the sabbath quiet, especially in the afternoon, when most people were resting in their rooms.
• I knew we were near, but I could not see anything, because a thick white mist hung in front of us like a veil resting on the sea.
• In her suspense she had stolen out unperceived, and lifted the covering of the rude bier, now resting on the steps.
• It made a strong impression upon him, this thing of his own hands, and again he remained a long time resting his chin upon his folded fingers and gazing up at the drooping lids.
• From the woman Bootea learned where she could find a good resting place with the family of a shop-keeper.
• And here it was that her regard found a resting place.
• Varvara looked at him steadily, resting her elbows on the piano, with her white hands on a level with her lips.
• The motor processes and the accompanying motor feelings are not, however, the end, the final resting point.
• The performer now causes the lady to float back to the couch or board that she may have been resting on, after which the so-called hypnotic spell is withdrawn.
• In Virginia and the southern colonies, on the other hand, there was a vigorous aristocracy resting on the permanent foundation of slavery.
• They observed that his rifle was resting across the body of the prisoner, as if the lieutenant were looking for trouble.
• The king was lying on his bed, resting on his elbow.
• Again a child had seen him on the other side of the woods, where he had been sitting in the shrubbery, with his face resting on his knees as though he were asleep.
• I found her sitting on the floor, with her body bent forward and her head resting against the corner of a fallen bookcase.
• Resting gracefully, like so many swans, on the bright waters of the inlet, lay five beautiful club boats.

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