handrest

noun

handrest

noun

Etymology From hand + rest.

1

Any surface designed to support the hand and wrist.

  • The wooden handrest is placed over the vibration unit , with the post protruding through the hole in the handrest.1996, Robert W. Amler, Michael Gibertini, Pediatric Environmental Neurobehavioral Test Battery, page 146:
  • Pull on the handrest to ease the bassoon into a more comfortable position.2013, Peter Neville, Tales from the Pit:
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  • Adam presses several keys on the other handrest with his left hand as he continues to pound away on a button with his right.2018, Matthew Bok, The Adam Carter Saga, page 249:
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