recessed

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Definition of recessed

4 senses · 2 parts of speech

adj

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.”
“Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.”

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adj

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.”
“Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.”
withdrawn; secluded

“1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents”
having a recess or nook

verb

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