recess :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (14)

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deferral, recess

n. a state of abeyance or suspended business

n. an enclosure that is set back or indented

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

respite, recess, break, time out

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

recess, recession, niche, corner

n. a small concavity

Verbs (5)

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v. put into a recess; "recess lights"

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

adjourn, recess, break up

v. close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned"

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Fuzzynyms (74)

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

n. a partitioned section, chamber, 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"

lagoon, laguna, lagune

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

harbor, harbour

n. a place of refuge and comfort and security

n. a fee for mooring

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

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

n. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

chancel, sanctuary, bema

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

n. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

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, cavum

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

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

pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension

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, relaxation method

n. a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount

respite, rest, relief, rest period

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

bend, crook, twist, turn

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

crevice, cranny, crack, fissure, chap

n. a long narrow depression in a surface

v. cause to fade away; "dissolve a shot or a picture"

abstain, refrain, desist

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

v. stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments; "Hold on a moment!"

suspend, set aside

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

v. bring to a close; "The committee concluded the meeting"

dismiss, throw out

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

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