Definition of relief

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Relief (n.) The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure..

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Succorer :: Succorable (a.) Capable of being succored or assisted; admitting of relief.
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..
Relievo :: Relievo (n.) See Relief, n., 5..
Flat :: Flat (superl.) Wanting relief; destitute of variety; without points of prominence and striking interest.
Demirelief :: Demirelief (n.) Alt. of Demireliev.
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Pseudoscopic :: Pseudoscopic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or formed by, a pseudoscope; having its parts appearing with the relief reversed; as, a pseudoscopic image..
Stereoplasm :: Stereomonoscope (n.) An instrument with two lenses, by which an image of a single picture projected upon a screen of ground glass is made to present an appearance of relief, and may be viewed by several persons at once..
Prominent :: Prominent (a.) Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase..
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) Relief from toil or suffering: rest.
Relieve :: Relieve (v. t.) To cause to seem to rise; to put in relief; to give prominence or conspicuousness to; to set off by contrast.
Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..
Help :: Help (v. t.) Remedy; relief; as, there is no help for it..
Toreutic :: Toreutic (a.) In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal..
Aid :: Aid (v. t.) Help; succor; assistance; relief.
Reliefful :: Reliefful (a.) Giving relief.
Recreative :: Recreative (a.) Tending to recreate or refresh; recreating; giving new vigor or animation; reinvigorating; giving relief after labor or pain; amusing; diverting.
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..
Boot :: Boot (n.) Remedy; relief; amends; reparation; hence, one who brings relief..
Anaglyptography :: Anaglyptography (n.) The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; -- used in representing coins, bas-reliefs, etc..
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