recessed

comparative further recessed · comparative farther recessed · superlative furthest recessed · superlative farthest recessed

1. Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.

   Sun blinds (recessed in a pelmet) were provided for all windows, except in the corridors.

   1979 August, Graham Burtenshaw, Michael S. Welch, “O.V.S. Bulleid's SR loco-hauled coaches - 1”, in Railway World, page 398

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   General lighting of both cars is obtained from large electric light fittings arranged along the centre of the ceiling, while auxiliary lighting over the seats is provided by small semi-recessed electric light fittings situated along the underside of the side luggage racks.

   1952 September, “Modernised Pull-and-Push Trains”, in Railway Magazine, page 617

2. withdrawn; secluded

   1809-1812, Maria Edgeworth, "Manoeuvring", in Tales of Fashionable Life comfortably recessed from curious impertinents

3. having a recess or nook

1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of recess