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recesses

The correct spelling is recesses.

How to pronounce recesses

noun

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The correct spelling is recesses. A break, pause or vacation. For example: "Spring recess offers a good chance to travel."

Usage Examples

Spring recess offers a good chance to travel.

Put a generous recess behind the handle for finger space.

Students who do not listen in class will not play outside during recess.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A break, pause or vacation.
  2. 2.An inset, hole, space or opening.
  3. 3.A time of play during the school day, usually on a playground; break, playtime.
  4. 4.A decree of the imperial diet of the old German empire.
  5. 5.A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat.

verb

  1. 1.To inset into something, or to recede.
  2. 2.To take or declare a break.
  3. 3.To appoint, with a recess appointment.
  4. 4.To make a recess in.

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