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RECESSES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Recesses.

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Recesses - as a noun

A state of abeyance or suspended business

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A small concavity

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An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

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An enclosure that is set back or indented

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A pause from doing something (as work)

Example: "We took a 10-minute break"

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Recesses - as a verb

Put into a recess

Example: "Recess lights"

Make a recess in

Example: "Recess the piece of wood"

Close at the end of a session

Example: "The court adjourned"

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Example Sentences

"The keys were hidden in the recesses of the drawer."
"Explorers often venture into the deep recesses of uncharted caves."
"She found a dusty old book in the recesses of the library."
"The recesses of his mind held memories long forgotten."
"He discovered a hidden compartment in the recesses of the antique desk."
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Word Game Points

Is RECESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RECESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RECESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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