Meaning of 'recess'

Find the meaning of the word ‘recess’

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Meaning of ‘recess’

8 definitions found.

recess

noun

a pause from doing something (as work)

Synonyms: break

noun

an enclosure that is set back or indented

Synonyms: niche

noun

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

Synonyms: inlet

noun

a small concavity

Synonyms: recession

noun

a state of abeyance or suspended business

Synonyms: deferral

verb

close at the end of a session

Synonyms: break up adjourn

verb

make a recess in

Example: "recess the piece of wood"

verb

put into a recess

Example: "recess lights"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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