recesses

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Definitions

noun

A break, pause or vacation.“Spring recess offers a good chance to travel.”
An inset, hole, space or opening.“Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space.”
A time of play during the school day, usually on a playground; break, playtime.“Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess.”
A decree of the imperial diet of the old German empire.

verb

To inset into something, or to recede.“Recess the screw so it does not stick out.”
To take or declare a break.“Class will recess for 20 minutes.”
To appoint, with a recess appointment.
To make a recess in.“to recess a wall”

Related words

Synonyms

break day off hiatus moratorium pause vacation adjourn deferral respite break up inlet time out recession corner niche cove alcoves apses

Associated

effigies recess parapet niches fluted semicircular breech indistinguishable psyche cornice glazed locking

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