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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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..
Redress :: Redress (n.) One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser..
Alleviation :: Alleviation (n.) The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.
Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..
Fictor :: Fictor (n.) An artist who models or forms statues and reliefs in any plastic material.
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..
Easement :: Easement (n.) That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation..
Patera :: Patera (n.) A circular ornament, resembling a dish, often worked in relief on friezes, and the like..
Redress :: Redress (v. t.) To make amends or compensation to; to relieve of anything unjust or oppressive; to bestow relief upon.
Pseudoscope :: Pseudoscope (n.) An instrument which exhibits objects with their proper relief reversed; -- an effect opposite to that produced by the stereoscope.
Aquapuncture :: Aquapuncture (n.) The introduction of water subcutaneously for the relief of pain.
Release :: Release (n.) Relief from care, pain, or any burden..
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
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..
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..
Orator :: Orator (n.) In equity proceedings, one who prays for relief; a petitioner..
Stereoscope :: Stereopticon (n.) An instrument, consisting essentially of a magic lantern in which photographic pictures are used, by which the image of a landscape, or any object, may be thrown upon a screen in such a manner as to seem to stand out in relief, so as to form a striking and accurate representation of the object itself; also, a pair of magic lanterns for producing the effect of dissolving views..
Needful :: Needful (a.) Necessary for supply or relief; requisite.
Mullar :: Mullar (n.) A die, cut in intaglio, for stamping an ornament in relief, as upon metal..
Recreative :: Recreative (a.) Tending to recreate or refresh; recreating; giving new vigor or animation; reinvigorating; giving relief after labor or pain; amusing; diverting.
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