Indent and Recess

Indent

Indent noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
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Synonyms for Indent

Recess and indent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recess" instead a noun "Indent".

Nearby Words: indentation, indenture, indented, indention, indenting

Recess

Recess noun - A hollowed-out space in a wall.
Usage example: the curator placed the large vase in one of the recesses of the gallery wall

Indent and recess are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Indent" instead the word "Recess" as a noun or a verb.

How words are described

small small indent small recess
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