recessed

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Adjective

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recessed (comparative further recessed, superlative furthest recessed)

  1. Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.
    Coordinate term: inset (adj)
    • 1952 September, “Modernised Pull-and-Push Trains”, in Railway Magazine, page 617:
      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.
    • 1979 August, Graham Burtenshaw, Michael S. Welch, “O.V.S. Bulleid's SR loco-hauled coaches - 1”, in Railway World, page 398:
      Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.
  2. withdrawn; secluded
    • 1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life
      comfortably recessed from curious impertinents
  3. having a recess or nook

Verb

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recessed

  1. simple past and past participle of recess

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