recessed en · ADJ
Meanings
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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.
1952 September, “Modernised Pull-and-Push Trains”, in Railway Magazine, page 617:Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.
1979 August, Graham Burtenshaw, Michael S. Welch, “O.V.S. Bulleid's SR loco-hauled coaches - 1”, in Railway World, page 398:
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withdrawn; secluded
1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents
- having a recess or nook
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| further recessed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| furthest recessed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| farther recessed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| farthest recessed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
es empotrado (Translations) · es incrustado (Translations)