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RECESSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Recesses.

How to pronounce recesses:

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Recesses - as a noun

A state of abeyance or suspended business

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deferral

A small concavity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cornernicherecession
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvature
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inlet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body of waterwater
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An enclosure that is set back or indented

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
niche
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enclosure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pause from doing something (as work)

Example: "We took a 10-minute break"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakrespite
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pause
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recesses - as a verb

Put into a recess

Example: "Recess lights"

Make a recess in

Example: "Recess the piece of wood"

Close at the end of a session

Example: "The court adjourned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjournbreak up

Example Sentences

"The keys were hidden in the recesses of the drawer."
"Explorers often venture into the deep recesses of uncharted caves."
"She found a dusty old book in the recesses of the library."
"The recesses of his mind held memories long forgotten."
"He discovered a hidden compartment in the recesses of the antique desk."
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Word Game Points

Is RECESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RECESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RECESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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