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Wedgwood Ware :: Wedgwood ware () A kind of fine pottery, the most remarkable being what is called jasper, either white, or colored throughout the body, and capable of being molded into the most delicate forms, so that fine and minute bas-reliefs like cameos were made of it, fit even for being set as jewels..

Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..

Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..

Chemitype :: Chemitype (n.) One of a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an ordinary printing press..

Ease :: Ease (n.) Freedom from anything that pains or troubles; as: (a) Relief from labor or effort; rest; quiet; relaxation; as, ease of body..

Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief..

Mill :: Mill (n.) A hardened steel roller having a design in relief, used for imprinting a reversed copy of the design in a softer metal, as copper..

Medallion :: Medallion (n.) A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief..

Stian :: Stiacciato (n.) The lowest relief, -- often used in Italian sculpture of the 15th and 16th centuries..

Panstereorama :: Panstereorama (n.) A model of a town or country, in relief, executed in wood, cork, pasteboard, or the like..

Flatness :: Flatness (n.) Eveness of surface; want of relief or prominence; the state of being plane or level.

Concerto :: Concerto (n.) A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill..

Resort :: Resort (v. i.) To have recourse; to apply; to one's self for help, relief, or advantage..

Polytype :: Polytype (n.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a polytype in relief..

Relief :: Relief (n.) Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry..

Basso-relievo :: Basso-relievo (n.) Same as Bas-relief.

Mezzo-rilievo :: Mezzo-rilievo (n.) Sculpture in this kind of relief. See under Alto-rilievo.

Relievo :: Relievo (n.) See Relief, n., 5..

Neurotomy :: Neurotomy (n.) The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes..

Presswork :: Presswork (n.) The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done..

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