relief

Definitions

1. 1.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. For this relief much thanks; ;tis bitter cold. Shak.
2. 2.That which removes or lessenc evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay.
3. 3.(Feudal Law) A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant.
4. 4.(Sculp. & Arch.) The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on wwhich it is formed. Note: Relief is of three kinds, namely, high relief (altorilievo), low relief, (basso-rilievo), and demirelief (mezzo-rilievo). See these terms in the Vocabulary.
5. 5.(Paint.) The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure.
6. 6.(Fort.) The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch. Wilhelm.
7. 7.(Physical Geog.) The elevations and surface undulations of a country. Guyot. Relief valve, a valve arranged for relieving pressure of steam, gas, or liquid; an escape valve.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 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. For this relief much thanks; ;tis bitter cold. Shak called?
• What is the appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure called?
• What is the height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch. Wilhelm called?
• What is the elevations and surface undulations of a country. Guyot. Relief valve, a valve arranged for relieving pressure of steam, gas, or liquid; an escape valve called?