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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Needful :: Needful (a.) Necessary for supply or relief; requisite.
Bas-relief :: Bas-relief (n.) Low relief; sculpture, the figures of which project less than half of their true proportions; -- called also bassrelief and basso-rilievo. See Alto-rilievo..
Knotted :: Knotted (a.) Characterized by small, detached points, chiefly composed of mica, less decomposable than the mass of the rock, and forming knots in relief on the weathered surface; as, knotted rocks..
Graphotype :: Graphotype (n.) A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief..
Redress :: Redress (n.) One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser..
Demirelievo :: Demirelievo (n.) Half relief. See Demi-rilievo.
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
Help :: Help (v. t.) Remedy; relief; as, there is no help for it..
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
Arabesque :: Arabesque (n.) A style of ornamentation either painted, inlaid, or carved in low relief. It consists of a pattern in which plants, fruits, foliage, etc., as well as figures of men and animals, real or imaginary, are fantastically interlaced or put together..
Reliefless :: Reliefless (a.) Destitute of relief; also, remediless..
Comfort :: Comfort (n.) Assistance; relief; support.
Mezzo-rilievo :: Mezzo-rilievo (n.) A middle degree of relief in figures, between high and low relief..
Alto-rilievo :: Alto-rilievo (n.) High relief; sculptured work in which the figures project more than half their thickness; as, this figure is an alto-rilievo or in alto-rilievo..
Bold :: Bold (n.) Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
Rilievo :: Rilievo (n.) Same as Relief, n., 5..
Relief :: Relief (n.) The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.
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..
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
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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