handrest

English

Etymology

hand +‎ rest

Noun

handrest (plural handrests)

1. Any surface designed to support the hand and wrist.
   • 1996, Robert W. Amler, Michael Gibertini, Pediatric Environmental Neurobehavioral Test Battery, page 146:

     The wooden handrest is placed over the vibration unit , with the post protruding through the hole in the handrest.

   • 2013, Peter Neville, Tales from the Pit:

     Pull on the handrest to ease the bassoon into a more comfortable position.

   • 2018, Matthew Bok, The Adam Carter Saga, page 249:

     Adam presses several keys on the other handrest with his left hand as he continues to pound away on a button with his right.

See also

• armrest