relief🔊

The removal of stress or discomfort. +

The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort. +

Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.

The person who takes over a shift for another. +

Aid or assistance offered in time of need.

(law) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.

A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.

A certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant upon the death of the ancestor.

(golf) Permission for a player to move their ball to a more convenient spot before taking a shot, under certain circumstances.

A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.

A sculpture or other artwork made with such a method. +

The apparent difference in elevation in the surface of a painting or drawing made noticeable by a variation in light or color.

The difference of elevations on a surface. +

Relative distinctness, perceived difference due to contrast.

(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.

(of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.

Of or used in letterpress.