recess

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Pronunciation
/ɹɪ.ˈsɛs/
/ɹɪ.ˈsɛs/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A break, pause or vacation.

Example Sentences
  • Spring recess offers a good chance to travel.
2 Definition

An inset, hole, space or opening.

Example Sentences
  • Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space.
3 Definition

A time of play during the school day, usually on a playground; break, playtime.

Example Sentences
  • Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess.
4 Definition

A decree of the imperial diet of the old German empire.

5 Definition

A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat.

Example Sentences
  • the recess of the tides
6 Definition

The state of being withdrawn; seclusion; privacy.

7 Definition

A place of retirement, retreat, secrecy, or seclusion.

8 Definition

A secret or abstruse part.

Example Sentences
  • the difficulties and recesses of science
9 Definition

A sinus.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To inset into something, or to recede.

Example Sentences
  • Recess the screw so it does not stick out.
2 Definition

To take or declare a break.

Example Sentences
  • Class will recess for 20 minutes.
3 Definition

To appoint, with a recess appointment.

4 Definition

To make a recess in.

Example Sentences
  • to recess a wall
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Remote, distant (in time or place).