bas-relief
Syllables: bas·re·lief/ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/US/ˌbɑ.ɹɪˈlif/
bas-relief noun: a low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.
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Noun
bas-relief (countable and uncountable, plural bas-reliefs)
- A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.
- Near-synonyms: cavo-relievo, cavo-rilievo, intaglio-rilievo, sunken relief, cameo (jewelry)
- Synonyms:
- basso-relievo, basso-rilievo, low relief, cavo-relievo, cavo-rilievo, intaglio-rilievo, sunken relief, cameo
- Antonyms:
- alto-relievo, high relief
Adjective
bas-relief (not comparable)
- In the bas-relief style; low or mostly flat.
bas-relief meaning in Tamil
bas-relief in Tamil
- அடித்தளத்தோற்றம், குவி ஓவியம்
Synonyms of bas-relief
- basso-relievo
- basso-rilievo
- low relief
- cavo-relievo
- cavo-rilievo
- intaglio-rilievo
- sunken relief
- cameo
Antonyms
Forms of bas-relief
| plural | bas-reliefs |
|---|---|
| alternative form | basrelief |
| alternative form | bas relief |
| alternative form (archaic) | bass-relief |
Origin of bas-relief
From French bas-relief, from Italian bassorilievo, compound of basso (“low”) + rilievo (“relief”), from Latin relevare (“to raise up, make light”).
Questions about bas-relief
- What does bas-relief mean?
- Bas-relief means a low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.
- What is bas-relief in Tamil?
- Bas-relief in Tamil is அடித்தளத்தோற்றம், குவி ஓவியம். See Bas-relief meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is bas-relief?
- Bas-relief can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce bas-relief?
- Bas-relief is pronounced /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/ (UK).
- What is the plural of bas-relief?
- The plural of bas-relief is bas-reliefs.
Words near bas-relief in the dictionary
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