half relief
Americannoun
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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
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
These medallions are mounted by flattening the subject considerably so it is in little more than half relief.
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.
Her heart was almost silent as she waited, and then, as the minutes passed without interruption, her relaxation was half relief and half disappointment.
From Coquette by Swinnerton, Frank
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