relief: kelime anlamı ve tanımları

The easing of a burden or distress, such as pain, anxiety, or oppression.

Something that alleviates pain or distress.

Public assistance.

Aid in time of danger, especially rescue from siege.

Release from a post or duty, as that of sentinel.

One who releases another by taking over a post or duty.

A pleasant or amusing change; a diversion.

The projection of figures or forms from a flat background, as in sculpture, or the apparent projection of such shapes in a painting or drawing.

A work of art featuring such projection. Also called relievo.

Geology The variations in elevation of an area of the earth's surface.

Distinction or prominence due to contrast: "The light brought the white church . . . into relief from the flat ledges” ( Willa Cather).

Law Redress awarded by a court.

Baseball The pitching done by a relief pitcher: gave the team two innings of excellent relief.

A payment made by the heir of a deceased tenant to a feudal lord for the privilege of succeeding to the tenant's estate.

on relief Receiving public assistance because of need or poverty.