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pillow; rest one's head on; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
pillow
Common daily household item, often made of fabric, sponge or other soft materials.
I hug a soft pillow every night when I sleep.
This cooling pillow is very comfortable to use in summer.
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Mom replaced my old pillowcase with a new one.
I'm used to bringing a portable inflatable pillow when traveling.
This buckwheat pillow is good for your cervical spine.
verb
rest one's head on
formalCan be used literally for resting the head on an object, or in fixed idiomatic phrases.
He rested his head on his arm and napped on the sofa.
The soldiers rested their heads on their weapons and waited for dawn, ready to fight at any moment.
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She rested her head on a soft throw pillow while reading a book.
Don't sleep with a high pillow, it's bad for your cervical spine.
He rested his head on my lap and fell asleep.
noun
surname Zhen
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Teacher Zhen is the Chinese teacher at our school.
I have a colleague whose surname is Zhen.