Definition of "Rest" :

noun: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

noun: a support on which things can be put

"The gun was steadied on a special rest."

noun: a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

noun: something left after other parts have been taken away

"He threw away the rest."

noun: euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

"She was laid to rest beside her husband."

noun: a state of inaction

"A body will continue in a state of rest until acted upon."

noun: a pause for relaxation

"People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests."

verb: be at rest

verb: stay the same; remain in a certain state

"Rest assured."

verb: take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

verb: give a rest to

"He rested his bad leg."

verb: rest on or as if on a pillow

verb: sit, as on a branch

verb: not move; be in a resting position

verb: put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

"Rest your head on my shoulder."

verb: be inactive, refrain from acting

"The committee is resting over the summer."

verb: be inherent or innate in

verb: have a place in relation to something else

"The responsibility rests with the Allies."