Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Having a recess or recesses.
- adjective rare Withdrawn; secluded.
- adjective (Arch.) one of a series of arches constructed one within another so as to correspond with splayed jambs of a doorway, or the like.
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- adjective
set back ; located in ahole ,space , oropening . - adjective
withdrawn ;secluded - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
recess .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective resembling an alcove
- adjective having a sunken area
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Examples
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They've already installed a programmable thermostat and replaced light bulbs used in recessed and overhead light fixtures with CFL bulbs.
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For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing two: one is the equivalent of a PAR 30 60-watt halogen reflector lamp (the kind of lamp you see in recessed ceilings that is used to project light downwards) and the other is an LED version of a standard 40-watt light bulb.
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For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing two: one is the equivalent of a PAR 30 60-watt halogen reflector lamp (the kind of lamp you see in recessed ceilings that is used to project light downwards) and the other is an LED version of a standard 40-watt light bulb.
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Juno LED Downlight (aka recessed canned light) Review
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Now that the Illinois House impeachment panel has kind of recessed for the weekend.
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And fortunately, that part of my life has kind of recessed into the background a little bit.
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The button is recessed, which is a bit awkward, especially if you’re holding the phone with one hand to use the camera.
First look: The impressive Incredible, Verizon’s new Droid smart phone 2010
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The button is recessed, which is a bit awkward, especially if you’re holding the phone with one hand to use the camera.
First look: The impressive Incredible, Verizon’s new Droid smart phone 2010
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The residence hosts a number of modern features, such as recessed lighting, central vacuum system and double glazing.
unknown title 2009
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This includes the screen, which is "recessed" in the lid to allow room for the raised keys when closed.
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