Definition of reliefs in English

Wiktionary

reliefs (Noun)
Plural of relief.

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reliefs, noun, plural of relief.

WordNet

Noun Plural: relieves
relief - assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
		succor, succour, ministration
		assist, assistance, aid, help (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
		consolation, solace, comfort the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her"
relief - sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
		relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief
		sculpture creating figures or designs in three dimensions
		alto relievo, alto rilievo, high relief a sculptural relief in which forms extend out from the background to at least half their depth
		bas relief, basso relievo, basso rilievo, low relief a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut
relief - the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
		alleviation, assuagement
		comfort assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal; "it gave comfort to the enemy"
relief - the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
		ease
		comfortableness, comfort a feeling of being at ease in a relationship
relief - (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
		damages, amends, indemnification, redress, indemnity, restitution a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
relief - the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
relief - aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years"
relief - someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
		stand-in, substitute, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
		compeer, equal, peer, match a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
		locum, locum tenens someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
		stunt man, stunt woman, double a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base; "he hit a double to deep centerfield"
relief - the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
		easing, easement, alleviation
		step-down, diminution, reduction, decrease the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
		spasmolysis the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms
		detente the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
		palliation easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause
		liberalisation, liberalization, relaxation the act of making less strict
relief - a change for the better
		easing, moderation
		alteration, modification, change the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
		disembarrassment something that extricates you from embarrassment
relief - a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
		respite, rest, rest period
		intermission, pause, interruption, suspension, break the act of suspending activity temporarily

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Wiktionary

relief (Noun)
The removal of stress or discomfort.
relief (Noun)
The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
relief (Noun)
The person who takes over a shift for another.
relief (Noun)
Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
relief (Noun)
Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
relief (Noun)
Tax savings.
relief (Noun)
A type of artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
relief (Noun)
The difference made noticeable by a variation in light or color.
relief (Noun)
The difference of elevations on a surface.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

relief (n.)
The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress.
relief (n.)
Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry.
relief (n.)
That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay.
relief (n.)
A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant.
relief (n.)
The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.
relief (n.)
The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure.
relief (n.)
The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch.
relief (n.)
The elevations and surface undulations of a country.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

relief
The physical shape, configuration or general unevenness of a part of the Earth's surface, considered with reference to variation of height and slope or to irregularities of the land surface; the elevation or difference in elevation, considered collectively, of a land surface.
relief
Action given to provide assistance.
relief
A sculptured artwork where a modeled form is raised (or alternatively lowered) from a flattened background without being disconnected from it.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

relief
rē-lēf′, n. the removal of any evil: release from a post or duty, replacement: one who replaces another: that which relieves or mitigates: aid: assistance to a pauper, as outdoor relief: a certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant at the death of the ancestor: (fine art) the projection of a sculptured design from its ground, as low relief (bas-relief, basso-rilievo), middle relief (mezzo-rilievo), and high relief (alto-rilievo), according as the carved figures project very little, in a moderate degree, or in a very considerable degree from the background: a work of art executed in relief: (her.) the supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides: the condition of land surfaces as regards elevations and depressions—as indicated in a Relief′-map, in which the form of the country is expressed by elevations and depressions of the material used.—ns. Relief′-perspec′tive, the art of applying the principles of perspective to relief in painting and sculpture, in theatrical settings, &c.; Relief′-work, public work to provide employment for the poor in times of distress.—Relief Church, a body who left the Established Church of Scotland on account of the oppressive exercise of patronage, organised in 1761, uniting with the United Secession Church in 1847 to form the United Presbyterian Church. [O. Fr. relef—relever, to raise up—L. re-, again, levāre, to raise.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

relief
The change of watches. Also, the person relieving a particular station. Also, a fresh detachment of troops, ordered to replace those already on duty. In fortification, the total height of the crest of the parapet above the bottom of the ditch.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

relief
A fresh detachment of troops, ordered to replace those already upon duty. Also, the body of men proceeding to take the places of, or relieve, the existing sentinels. Guards are usually divided into three reliefs. See GUARD, RUNNING.
relief
In fortification, is the height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch. If the works are high and commanding, they are said to have a bold relief; but if the reverse, they are said to have a low relief. The relief should provide the requisite elevations for the musketry and artillery, to insure a good defense.

Wikipedia

A relief is a sculptured artwork where the form is modeled out from a flat background.

Reliefs are a common type of artwork found throughout the world, particularly to decorate monumental buildings, such as temples.

The frieze in the classical Corinthian order is often enriched with bas-relief (low relief). Alto-relievo (high-relief) may been seen in the pediments of classical temples, e.g. the Parthenon. Reliefs can be used for a single scene, or ordered into a narrative. They can be very detailed to the extent that even tensed musculature itself may be seen.

Types of relief.

Several types of relief are commonly used and defined although in all cases the images must attach to the background.
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A relief is a sculptured artwork where a modeled form projects out from a flat background.