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Alleviation :: Alleviation (n.) The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.

Zincography :: Zincography (n.) The art or process of engraving or etching on zinc, in which the design is left in relief in the style of a wood cut, the rest of the ground being eaten away by acid..

Anaglyptography :: Anaglyptography (n.) The art of copying works in relief, or of engraving as to give the subject an embossed or raised appearance; -- used in representing coins, bas-reliefs, etc..

Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..

Easement :: Easement (n.) That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation..

Mezzo-rilievo :: Mezzo-rilievo (n.) A middle degree of relief in figures, between high and low relief..

Outdoor :: Outdoor (a.) Being, or done, in the open air; being or done outside of certain buildings, as poorhouses, hospitals, etc.; as, outdoor exercise; outdoor relief; outdoor patients..

Xenodochium :: Xenodochium (n.) In the Middle Ages, a room in a monastery for the reception and entertainment of strangers and pilgrims, and for the relief of paupers. [Called also Xenodocheion.].

Relievo :: Relievo (n.) See Relief, n., 5..

Succorable :: Succor (v. t.) The person or thing that brings relief.

Help :: Help (v. t.) To furnish with relief, as in pain or disease; to be of avail against; -- sometimes with of before a word designating the pain or disease, and sometimes having such a word for the direct object..

Relief :: Relief (n.) Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry..

Needful :: Needful (a.) Necessary for supply or relief; requisite.

Neurotomy :: Neurotomy (n.) The division of a nerve, for the relief of neuralgia, or for other purposes..

Isocephalism :: Isocephalism (n.) A peculiarity in the design of bas-relief by which the heads of human figures are kept at the same height from the ground, whether the personages are seated, standing, or mounted on horseback; -- called also isokephaleia..

Presswork :: Presswork (n.) The art of printing from the surface of type, plates, or engravings in relief, by means of a press; the work so done..

Temporary :: Temporary (a.) Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief..

Basso-relievo :: Basso-relievo (n.) Same as Bas-relief.

Help :: Help (v. t.) Remedy; relief; as, there is no help for it..

Toreutic :: Toreutic (a.) In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal..

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