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Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.

Fret :: Fret (n.) Ornamental work in relief, as carving or embossing. See Fretwork..

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

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..

Temporary :: Temporary (a.) Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief..

Relievable :: Relievable (a.) Capable of being relieved; fitted to recieve relief.

Mill :: Mill (n.) A hardened steel roller having a design in relief, used for imprinting a reversed copy of the design in a softer metal, as copper..

Alleviation :: Alleviation (n.) The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.

Anaglyptic :: Anaglyptic (a.) Relating to the art of carving, enchasing, or embossing in low relief..

Embossment :: Embossment (n.) A bosslike prominence; figure in relief; raised work; jut; protuberance; esp., a combination of raised surfaces having a decorative effect..

Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..

Chemitype :: Chemitype (n.) One of a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an ordinary printing press..

Need :: Need (n.) A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want.

Boot :: Boot (n.) Remedy; relief; amends; reparation; hence, one who brings relief..

Redress :: Redress (n.) One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser..

Help :: Help (v. t.) To furnish with relief, as in pain or disease; to be of avail against; -- sometimes with of before a word designating the pain or disease, and sometimes having such a word for the direct object..

Casual :: Casual (n.) One who receives relief for a night in a parish to which he does not belong; a vagrant.

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..

Irrelievable :: Irrelievable (a.) Not admitting relief; incurable; hopeless.

Refreshment :: Refreshment (n.) The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression..

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