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Nouns (10)

n. an enclosure that is set back or indented

n. a state of abeyance or suspended business

break, respite, time-out

n. a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"

n. an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

recession, corner, niche

n. a small concavity

Verbs (4)

v. put into a recess; "recess lights"

make a recess in

v. make a recess in; "recess the piece of wood"

break up, adjourn

v. "The court adjourned"

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Fuzzynyms (99)

n. an interior angle formed be two meeting walls; "a piano was in one corner of the room"

n. a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area

cubby, cubbyhole, snuggery, snug

n. a small secluded room

n. a depression hollowed out of solid matter

n. a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack"

n. a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

n. a large and unbroken expanse or distance; "a stretch of highway"; "a stretch of clear water"

n. a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"

break, suspension, interruption, pause, intermission

n. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

n. freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity; "he lacked the leisure for golf"

relaxation, ease, rest, repose

n. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"

relief, respite, rest

n. a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

lagoon, laguna, lagune

n. a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral

haven, seaport, harbor, harbour

n. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

mooring, slip, berth, moorage

n. a place where a craft can be made fast

n. a safe place; "He ran to safety"

n. a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

refuge, sanctuary, asylum

n. a shelter from danger or hardship

chancel, sanctuary, bema

n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

n. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

n. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

n. a small recess opening off a larger room

nook

n. a sheltered and secluded place

cove

n. small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain

cavity, bodily cavity, body cavity

n. (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

n. a small cave (usually with attractive features)

n. a way through or along which someone or something may pass

turn, bend, crook

n. a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"

crack, chap, fissure, crevice, scissure, cranny

n. a long narrow depression in a surface

dissolve, break up

v. as of a marriage

finish, end, stop, halt, cease, run out, terminate, come to an end, close over

v. bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I"

refrain, abstain, desist, abstain from, desist from, refrain from

v. choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"

break, stop, break off, discontinue

v. prevent completion; "stop the project"; "break off the negotiations"

suspend, set aside

v. make inoperative or stop; "suspend payments on the loan"

find, conclude, bring to a close, come to a conclusion about

v. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"

dismiss, throw out

v. cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration; "This case is dismissed!"

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