headrest

Definitions

noun A support for the head, as at the back of a chair.
noun A cushion attached to the top of the back of an automotive vehicle's seat, especially to prevent whiplash.

noun a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash
noun a rest for the head

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The front one, set up for Obama, has about four swivel chairs (on one, the headrest is embroidered "Obama 08") and some seats set up like a conference table.

Awaiting Obama in Amman - Swampland - TIME.com 2008
“Now lie on your belly and put your face in the headrest.”

Chocolate & Vicodin Jennette Fulda 2011
She slid in behind the wheel and thumped the back of her skull against the headrest.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
She slid in behind the wheel and thumped the back of her skull against the headrest.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
“Now lie on your belly and put your face in the headrest.”

Chocolate & Vicodin Jennette Fulda 2011
I leaned forward as he pulled a fresh strip of sterile white paper across the headrest.

Chocolate & Vicodin Jennette Fulda 2011
The backseats are equipped with electronic adjustments and each headrest has its own screen.

Kogi BBQ Truck Part 2… Visits South Bay BMW | South Bay BMW – LA Bimmer Insider 2010
She slid in behind the wheel and thumped the back of her skull against the headrest.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
She slid in behind the wheel and thumped the back of her skull against the headrest.

Etched in Bone Adrian Phoenix 2011
I leaned forward as he pulled a fresh strip of sterile white paper across the headrest.

Chocolate & Vicodin Jennette Fulda 2011