recessed
Collocations
5ADJ.
curious, fashionable
VERB + RECESSED
ornamented
RECESSED + NOUN
coffers, impertinents, pelmet
PREP.
from, in, with
ADV.
comfortably, deeply
Definitions
adj
Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.
General lighting of both cars is obtained from large electric light fittings arranged along the centre of the ceiling, while auxiliary lighting over the seats is provided by small semi-recessed electric light fittings situated along the underside of the side luggage racks.
Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.
withdrawn; secluded
1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents
having a recess or nook
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — having a sunken area
- deep-set
- sunken
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4General lighting of both cars is obtained from large electric light fittings arranged along the centre of the ceiling, while auxiliary lighting over the seats is provided by small semi-recessed electr
WiktionarySun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.
Wiktionary1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents
WiktionaryThe soffit of the archway is ornamented with deeply recessed coffers, and a relief in the centre represents the apotheosis of Titus.
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