Definition of recess

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Recess (v. t.) To make a recess in; as, to recess a wall..

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Relicted :: Relicted (a.) Left uncovered, as land by recession of water..
Corona :: Corona (n.) The projecting part of a Classic cornice, the under side of which is cut with a recess or channel so as to form a drip. See Illust. of Column..
Indentation :: Indentation (n.) A recess or sharp depression in any surface.
Oriel :: Oriel (n.) A small apartment next a hall, where certain persons were accustomed to dine; a sort of recess..
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 decree of the imperial diet of the old German empire.
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..
Precession :: Precession (n.) The act of going before, or forward..
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..
Receipt :: Receipt (n.) Hence, a recess; a retired place..
Coffer :: Coffer (n.) A panel deeply recessed in the ceiling of a vault, dome, or portico; a caisson..
Recession :: Recession (n.) The act of receding or withdrawing, as from a place, a claim, or a demand..
Break :: Break (v. t.) A projection or recess from the face of a building.
Overture :: Overture () An opening or aperture; a recess; a recess; a chamber.
Recessional :: Recessional (a.) Of or pertaining to recession or withdrawal.
Fenes-tella :: Fenes-tella (n.) Any small windowlike opening or recess, esp. one to show the relics within an altar, or the like..
Recess :: Recess (n.) Part of a room formed by the receding of the wall, as an alcove, niche, etc..
Centre :: Centre (v. t.) To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.
Penetralia :: Penetralia (n. pl.) The recesses, or innermost parts, of any thing or place, especially of a temple or palace..
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..
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