The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BACKREST
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What does BACKREST mean?
BACKREST noun- The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.
- A guide attached to the slide rest of a lathe, and placed in contact with the work to steady it in turning.