half relief

American  

noun

1. mezzo-relievo.

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Example Sentences

And even if we succeeded, it would be only a half relief.

From Mrs. Thompson A Novel by Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington)

It is of stone, has a venerable appearance of antiquity, and has extended on it in half relief an image of the Saviour, made of plaster, with the hands and feet nailed.

From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by Stephens, John L.

Gyp watched the cab gather way again, saw him wave his hand; then, with a deep sigh, half anxiety, half relief, she rang the bell.

From Beyond by Galsworthy, John

The head of a fox or wildcat in half relief put on top, over the feet will give a finish to it.

From Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration by Farnham, Albert B.

"Ah, quelle barbarie!" exclaimed the woman, with a sigh, half petulance, half relief.

From The Story of Old Fort Loudon by Murfree, Mary Noailles