Definition of relief

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Relief (n.) The elevations and surface undulations of a country.

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Reliefless :: Reliefless (a.) Destitute of relief; also, remediless..
Reprieve :: Reprieve (n.) Interval of ease or relief; respite.
Charity :: Charity (n.) Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.
Easement :: Easement (n.) That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation..
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..
Redress :: Redress (n.) One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser..
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.
Repousse :: Repousse (a.) Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal..
Photorelief :: Photorelief (n.) A printing surface in relief, obtained by photographic means and subsequent manipulations..
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..
Need :: Need (n.) A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want.
Redress :: Redress (v. t.) To make amends or compensation to; to relieve of anything unjust or oppressive; to bestow relief upon.
Succorable :: Succor (v. t.) The person or thing that brings relief.
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..
Emboss :: Emboss (v. t.) To raise in relief from a surface, as an ornament, a head on a coin, or the like..
Administer :: Administer (v. t.) To dispense; to serve out; to supply; execute; as, to administer relief, to administer the sacrament..
Crusta :: Crusta (n.) A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object..
Resort :: Resort (v. i.) To have recourse; to apply; to one's self for help, relief, or advantage..
Toreumatology :: Toreumatology (n.) The art or the description of scupture such as bas-relief in metal; toreumatography.
Mezzo-rilievo :: Mezzo-rilievo (n.) Sculpture in this kind of relief. See under Alto-rilievo.
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