definition of
rest

[1] #1 rest n. [remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum] something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance". wn

[2] #2 rest v. not move; be in a resting position. wn

[3] #3 rest v. [breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather] take a short break from one's activities in order to relax. wn

[4] #4 rest n. [ease, repose, relaxation] freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool". wn

[5] #5 rest v. give a rest to; "He rested his bad leg"; "Rest the dogs for a moment". wn