Recess (Noun)
Meaning 1
An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- A narrow recess of calm water formed between the jagged headlands.
- The rocky outcroppings flanking the bay's entrance enclosed a peaceful recess that made it an ideal spot for a summer anchorage.
- Inside the rugged fjord was a smaller recess sheltered by cliffs.
- Favorable wind currents funneling through a shallow recess connected to a great bay hastened an effective search by responders of shallow shipwreck claims during earlier unmethodical excavation approaches before divers excavated fully closed shallow artifacts requiring continued time close rescue expeditions between separate phases unmarred days often separated whole short divers several previous in wreck off longer even salvage local large weather fully expedition other teams ultimately huge discoveries along waters shore through recent recent smaller single but brief finds marine exploratory
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Meaning 2
A pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The teacher announced that the students would have a 30-minute recess to play outside before returning to class.
- After working non-stop for hours, the team took a recess to grab some lunch and recharge.
- The judge called a recess to allow the jury to deliberate on the evidence presented.
- The company's CEO took a recess from the meeting to take an urgent phone call.
- The marathon runners were given a short recess to rest and refuel before continuing the competition.
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Meaning 3
A small concavity.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The small recess in the wall provided a hiding place for the family heirloom.
- The electrician located the recess in the drywall where the outlet would be installed.
- The ancient statue had a recess in its pedestal where a long-lost relic once resided.
- The small recess in the cliff offered a temporary shelter from the storm.
- The architect carefully designed the recess in the building's facade to showcase the intricate stone carvings.
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Meaning 4
A state of abeyance or suspended business.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The court was in recess for the summer, and no new cases would be heard until the fall.
- The company's operations were in recess due to financial difficulties, and it was unclear when they would resume.
- The negotiations were in recess while the parties consulted with their respective advisors.
- The project was put in recess indefinitely due to lack of funding.
- The legislature was in recess, and no new laws could be passed until they reconvened.
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Meaning 5
An enclosure that is set back or indented.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The building's facade featured a recess with a large stone statue of the founder.
- The architect designed a recess in the wall to create a cozy reading nook.
- The recess in the garden wall was home to a small fountain and a bench.
- The museum's exhibit hall had a recess with a display case containing ancient artifacts.
- The recess in the library's wall was lined with bookshelves and a comfortable chair.