The physical shape, configuration or general unevenness of a part of the Earth's surface, considered with reference to variation of height and slope or to irregularities of the land surface; the elevation or difference in elevation, considered collectively, of a land surface.
Action given to provide assistance.
A sculptured artwork where a modeled form is raised (or alternatively lowered) from a flattened background without being disconnected from it.
the act of reducing something unpleasant as pain; "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
a change for the better
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years"
(law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
sculpture in which the figures are raised above a surrounding flat plane
shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the background
assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
assistance in time of difficulty
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
(law) redress awarded by a court
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
