Definition of relief

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Relief (n.) The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.

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Help :: Help (v. t.) Remedy; relief; as, there is no help for it..
Redress :: Redress (n.) A setting right, as of wrong, injury, or opression; as, the redress of grievances; hence, relief; remedy; reparation; indemnification..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Relief :: Relief (n.) The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.
Charity :: Charity (n.) Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions..
Issue :: Issue (n.) An artificial ulcer, usually made in the fleshy part of the arm or leg, to produce the secretion and discharge of pus for the relief of some affected part..
Stereograph :: Stereogram (n.) A diagram or picture which represents objects in such a way as to give the impression of relief or solidity; also, a stereograph..
Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..
Rilievo :: Rilievo (n.) Same as Relief, n., 5..
Comfort :: Comfort (n.) Assistance; relief; support.
Toreumatography :: Toreumatography (n.) A description of sculpture such as bas-relief in metal.
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The period of the night during which a person does duty as a sentinel, or guard; the time from the placing of a sentinel till his relief; hence, a division of the night..
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..
Redress :: Redress (n.) One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser..
Phototype :: Phototype (n.) A plate or block with a printing surface (usually in relief) obtained from a photograph; also, any one of the many methods of processes by which such a printing surface is obtained..
Bidale :: Bidale (n.) An invitation of friends to drink ale at some poor man's house, and there to contribute in charity for his relief..
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Succorable :: Succor (v. t.) The person or thing that brings relief.
Orator :: Orator (n.) In equity proceedings, one who prays for relief; a petitioner..
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) Relief from toil or suffering: rest.
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