Definition of recess

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Recess (n.) Secret or abstruse part; as, the difficulties and recesses of science..

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Bay :: Bay (n.) A recess or indentation shaped like a bay.
Reliction :: Reliction (n.) A leaving dry; a recession of the sea or other water, leaving dry land; land left uncovered by such recession..
Niche :: Niche (n.) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative..
Recess :: Recess (n.) The state of being withdrawn; seclusion; privacy.
Closet :: Closet (n.) A small apartment, or recess in the side of a room, for household utensils, clothing, etc..
Pan :: Pan (n.) A recess, or bed, for the leaf of a hinge..
Alcove :: Alcove (n.) A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library..
Recessed :: Recessed (a.) Withdrawn; secluded.
Bay Window :: Bay window () A window forming a bay or recess in a room, and projecting outward from the wall, either in a rectangular, polygonal, or semicircular form; -- often corruptly called a bow window..
Recessed :: Recessed (imp. & p. p.) of Reces.
Bower :: Bower (n.) A shelter or covered place in a garden, made with boughs of trees or vines, etc., twined together; an arbor; a shady recess..
Inlet :: Inlet (n.) A bay or recess,as in the shore of a sea, lake, or large river; a narrow strip of water running into the land or between islands..
Recession :: Recession (n.) The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand..
Fireplace :: Fireplace (n.) The part a chimney appropriated to the fire; a hearth; -- usually an open recess in a wall, in which a fire may be built..
Recess :: Recess (n.) A place of retirement, retreat, secrecy, or seclusion..
Recessive :: Recessive (a.) Going back; receding.
Cove :: Cove (n.) A retired nook; especially, a small, sheltered inlet, creek, or bay; a recess in the shore..
Sinus :: Sinus (n.) A bay of the sea; a recess in the shore.
Precessor :: Precessor (n.) A predecessor.
Semidome :: Semidome (n.) A roof or ceiling covering a semicircular room or recess, or one of nearly that shape, as the apse of a church, a niche, or the like. It is approximately the quarter of a hollow sphere..
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